SPICY WARM CHICKEN SALAD

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This hearty main-dish salad, sent in by Iola Egle of Bella Vista, Arizona, makes a great cool-weather entree. It's colorful, delicious and filled with the kind of heat that's great after a chilly football game or hike. Best of all, you can have it on the table in half an hour!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 envelope onion soup mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 cups torn romaine
1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Rub soup mix over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the beans, corn and picante sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in chilies and onions; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, pepper jelly and lemon juice; set aside. , Toss lettuce and romaine; divide among four salad plates. Slice chicken; arrange on greens. Place red pepper slices and bean mixture around chicken. Drizzle with sour cream mixture; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with jalapenos if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1054mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

suprim pandey
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Yum!


Bidhya Magar
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This salad is a game-changer.


Nahin Noha
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5 stars!


Arefin Al Sohan
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I'm definitely making this salad again.


Diane Citta
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This is one of the best chicken salads I've ever had.


Antwi Boasiako
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I made this salad for my picky kids and they loved it! That's a win in my book.


Zthobile Ngcongo
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep.


Saleem Billa
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I love the addition of the spices to this chicken salad. It gives it a really nice flavor.


April Hernandez
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken salad. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Vasamsetti sitaramudu
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


run uk
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got some requests for the recipe. It's a keeper!


Seraphim Boerding
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the salad was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


lmfthree Brothers and I
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices and dressing give it a really nice flavor, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again!


Mf Jamil
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This spicy warm chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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