MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD IN TORTILLA BOWLS

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A light and low fat Taco Salad, served restaurant style in a Tortilla bowl. It is easy to make and quick to assemble. My Slovakain neighbors now love this dish I shared with them.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno
1 garlic cloves, minced or 4 ounces cooked chicken, cut up into bite size pieces
4 large tortillas
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Warm up chicken and set aside.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic.
  • (For a creamier dressing leave out cilantro and run through a food processor, add cilantro after you puree)
  • To make Tortilla bowls spray Tortillas with cooking spray.
  • Invert 4 custard bowls and mold Tortillas over the custard bowls.
  • You may place another inverted custard dish over Tortillas to keep shape.
  • Bake in oven for 5 minutes until crisp and light brown.
  • Caution these burn easily, keep an eye on them.
  • Allow Tortilla bowls to cool.
  • Toss lettuce with mayonnaise dressing mixture.
  • Place approximately 1 cup of lettuce and dressing mixture in Tortilla bowl.
  • Place tomato pieces on top of lettuce.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Top with chicken pieces.
  • Tailor this salad to your own individual tastes, you may add avocados, salsa, or other ingredients.

Chetan Rijal
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This salad is a great way to get your veggies in and it's also very filling. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


MARIE TANYA
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


kerline desir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for a summer picnic.


Waqas Koko
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I made this salad for a party and everyone loved it! It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Mariah Klar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of flavors.


Asfand Gul
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your veggies in and it's also very filling.


Jin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


904.nelson
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Vera Bekoe
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used rotisserie chicken to save time and it turned out great.


Andrew Schooley
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Happy Cheetri
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This salad was so refreshing and flavorful! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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