Best 9 Chicken Taco Slaw Salad Recipes

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**Savor the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Chicken Taco Slaw Salad!** Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this refreshing and flavorful salad combines the zesty kick of Mexican spices, the juicy tenderness of chicken, and the cool crunch of crisp slaw. Experience a fiesta of flavors in every bite as you indulge in this delightful dish. This recipe is not only a culinary delight but also incredibly versatile. Whether you're hosting a lively fiesta, planning a healthy lunch, or seeking a quick weeknight dinner, this salad has you covered. With its easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, you can whip up this culinary masterpiece in no time. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible Chicken Taco Slaw Salad!

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Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Juice of 1/2 lime, plus wedges for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • Shredded pepper Jack cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, sliced scallions and fried tortilla strips, for topping
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken, black beans and chicken broth, then stir, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill 4 serving bowls with the romaine, then add the chicken mixture. Top with cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, scallions and tortilla strips. Serve with lime wedges.

CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or your own mix)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup ranch dressing (bottled is fine)
1/4 cup salsa (as spicy as you'd like)
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
2 ears corn, shucked
1 large head or 2 regular heads green leaf lettuce, shredded thin
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup grated pepper-jack cheese
2 avocados, diced
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Tortilla chips of your choice (flavored or not), crushed slightly, for topping salad

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until deep golden brown on the outside and done in the middle (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • For the dressing: While the chicken is cooking, pour the ranch dressing into a bowl. Add the salsa and cilantro and stir to combine.
  • For the salad: Next, place the ears of corn in the skillet you used to cook the chicken and roll them around so that the flavorful oil/butter mixture coats the corn. Grill on a grill pan or cook in a separate skillet until the corn is still crisp but has color on the outside. Slice off the kernels with a sharp knife and set aside. Dice the chicken into cubes.
  • On a platter, layer the shredded lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, cheese, corn, avocados, green onions, cilantro and crushed chips. Drizzle the dressing all over the top, saving some to serve on the side if you'd like. Serve the salad in individual bowls.

CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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Flavorful chicken thighs are oven-poached in an ancho chili powder-seasoned mixture of citrus juices before being pulled and shredded for topping on this hearty taco salad perfect for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 1/8 teaspoons ancho chili powder
Coarse salt
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 large limes)
7 tablespoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
4 ears corn, shucked
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup drained pickled jalapenos, plus 3 tablespoons pickling liquid
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 hearts of romaine, shredded (10 cups)
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more leaves for garnish
2 cups tortilla chips
2 large ripe tomatoes (10 ounces), cut into small pieces (about 2 cups)
2 small avocados, peeled, seeded and cut into small pieces
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange chicken in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder and salt. Stir together orange juice, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and half of the garlic; pour over chicken. Bake, basting occasionally, until chicken is cooked, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, 10 minutes; shred with two forks.
  • Meanwhile, char corn over flame of a gas stove, turning with tongs, until blackened and blistering, about 3 minutes per cob. Transfer to a plate until cool enough to handle. Remove kernels: Working 1 ear at a time, stand corn in a wide shallow bowl; with a sharp knife, slice downward to remove kernels. Season with salt.
  • Soak onion in remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice and pickling liquid, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/3 cup oil and remaining 1/8 teaspoon ancho chili powder. Season with salt. Set aside dressing.
  • In a medium skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add remaining garlic, cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add beans; toss to coat and heat through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons lime dressing.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss lettuce and chopped cilantro with 6 tablespoons dressing. Season with salt. Divide lettuce among 4 bowls. Line half of each bowl with 1/2 cup tortilla chips. Divide chicken, corn, beans, tomato, avocado, and cheese among 4 bowls. Top with cilantro leaves and pickled jalapenos. Drizzle with additional dressing, if desired. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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Dinner in 30 minutes is a breeze when you start with cooked and seasoned chicken breast strips from the freezer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1 bag (10 oz) romaine and leaf lettuce blend
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
1 1/2 packages (9 oz each) frozen cooked southwestern-seasoned chicken breast strips, thawed
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 cup chili-flavored corn chips, slightly crushed
2 teaspoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
  • In large bowl, mix salad ingredients except corn chips. Add dressing; toss until coated. Sprinkle with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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We use this super duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets and enchiladas. My little guys love helping measure seasonings. -Karie Houghton, Lynnwood, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon each ground cumin, seasoned salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon each white pepper, ground chipotle pepper and paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
9 cups torn romaine
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomato or halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions and salad dressing of choice

Steps:

  • Mix seasonings; rub over chicken. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred with 2 forks. Serve over romaine; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN TACO SLAW SALAD



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This was one of my entries for RSC#13. The delicious homemade French-Salsa dressing makes this taco chicken salad stand out from all the rest. This main dish salad could be made earlier in the day and chilled. Or, if you prefer your chicken warmed, saute the chicken just before you are ready to eat. It takes very little time to make this satisfying meal for your family. Serving size will vary depending on your appetites. It will make approximately 2 cups of salad dressing so you may have some left over depending on how much dressing your guests like on their salad.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

1/3 cup honey
3/8 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup chunky salsa (medium or mild depending on taste)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning or 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 (12 ounce) bags broccoli slaw mix
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup canned corn, drained
1/2 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, remove stems and chop
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2-1 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 lime, juice of
tortilla chips, for serving
sour cream (optional)
cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine the first 8 ingredients, making sure to mix very well.
  • Add the salsa and combine well.
  • Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to use (make sure you stir or shake the dressing before serving).
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 T-2 T olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • In a medium-sized bowl or plastic ziploc bag, add chicken, cumin, barbecue seasoning, cayenne pepper, if using, sea salt and black pepper; shake to coat chicken.
  • Toss the chicken mixture in the skillet and cook until nicely browned and it is no longer pink in the middle, about 10-15 minutes.
  • In large salad bowl, add broccoli slaw and then layer the beans, chickpeas, corn, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, cumcumber and chicken.
  • Squeeze the juice of the lime over the entire salad.
  • Top with the amount of dressing you prefer (you may not want all of the dressing on the salad, depending on your taste).
  • Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream and cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.2, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 1077.6, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 20.8, Protein 37.8

TACO SLAW



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The local taco truck serves their chicken tacos with cabbage, cilantro and lime. This is my attempt to recreate their taco toppings.

Provided by mixingmedias

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ small head cabbage, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ red onion, minced
1 carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the cabbage, jalapeno pepper, red onion, carrot, cilantro, and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 18.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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"This refreshing recipe is totally flexible," Lily Julow writes from Lawrenceville, Georgia. "You can use yellow onion instead of red, lemon juice instead of lime and Monterey Jack instead of cheddar cheese. Don't like hot sauce? Leave it out. I believe in making a recipe your own."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
3/4 pound chicken tenderloins
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon taco seasoning
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 plum tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; add chicken. Poach, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain and cool slightly. Cut chicken into cubes., In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, onion, lime juice, oil, pepper sauce, lime peel, taco seasoning and chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Just before serving, toss the chicken mixture with the lettuce, tomato, cheese and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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Great way to prepare a Mexican favorite.

Provided by MTCHYG

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup medium-hot salsa
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 (7 inch) corn tortillas
4 cups shredded lettuce
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
  • Stir chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
  • Cook chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place tortillas on grill and grill until lightly brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into long thin strips. Divide chicken strips over tortillas and top with bean mixture, lettuce, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro. Serve with avocado, lime wedges, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 831.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a variety of shredded cabbage and carrots in your slaw. Green cabbage, red cabbage, and shredded carrots add color and texture to the dish.
  • To make the slaw dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice or a teaspoon of Sriracha sauce for a little extra flavor.
  • When assembling the salad, start with a layer of slaw on the bottom of a serving bowl. Top with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro. Drizzle with the slaw dressing and serve immediately.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. You can also use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken breast in a pinch.
  • If you don't have any black beans or corn on hand, you can substitute other canned beans or vegetables, such as kidney beans, pinto beans, or diced green chilies.

Conclusion:

Chicken taco slaw salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of the crunchy slaw, flavorful chicken, and creamy dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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