Best 6 Zesty Chicken Taco Rice Salad Recipes

CHICKEN TACO 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 AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool., In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss., Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

CHICKEN TACO RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken, pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the broth, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and corn., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with toppings of your choice.

ZESTY CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook 1/4 cup dressing and mustard in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken; cook 6 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
• Dissolve bouillon cube in water; stir into skillet with remaining dressing and peppers; cover. Simmer 2 min. Stir in rice; simmer, covered, 5 min. or until rice and peppers are tender.
• Remove skillet from heat. Let stand 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed.

CHICKEN TACO RICE

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
• Satue chicken in oil in a dutch oven or other large pot until lightly browned.
• Add chicken broth, tomato sauce and Taco seasoning mix to pot, stir to combine.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add corn and pepper, increase heat and return to a boil.
• Add uncooked rice and reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer approximately 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency.

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.