TACO CHICKEN SALAD

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We have five children who love Mexican food, salads and chicken. So I combined all three to make this crunchy main dish. There's no groaning from anyone when I set it on the table! -Margaret Yost of Casstown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup fat-free Thousand Island salad dressing
1/3 cup salsa
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch srips
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch srips
2 teaspoons lime juice
12 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, salsa and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over chicken. In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil for 3 minutes on each side. Add peppers; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Drizzle with lime juice; keep warm., In a large bowl, toss the romaine, cheese, cabbage, tomato and carrot. Add chicken mixture. Serve over chips; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Thompson AYOMIDE
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


momen parvej
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This salad is the perfect summer meal. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that you can use any kind of chicken you have on hand.


Raheemali Raheemali
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra cheese and bacon, but that's just my personal preference.


Doyle Delk
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Ruben Chavera
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and so delicious.


Dion Adams
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the chicken, avocado, and tomatoes.


Foxofdawoods
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Hawanatu Sesay
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This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that I can just throw everything in a bowl and mix it up.


Farhan Siyal
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Tousif RaNa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Pinky Akhter
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Alamin official361
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This salad is the perfect summer meal. It's light, healthy, and packed with flavor. I love that you can use any kind of chicken you have on hand.


Sara Anderson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra spice to mine, but that's just my personal preference.


Siphesihle Johnson
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This taco chicken salad was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was refreshing and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.