Super Tex Mex Chicken Chop Salad Recipes

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TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe image

Our Tex-Mex chopped chicken salad recipe is easy to make and high in protein! Thought salads were boring? Think again.

Provided by Cheryl Najafi

Categories     salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup ranch dressing
2 Tbsp taco seasoning (hot or mild)
3 cups chicken (cooked, cooled and diced)
4 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped, about 1 head)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
1 cucumber (seeded and diced)
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4-5 green onions (sliced)
1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (or pepper jack, cut into ¼" cubes)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped )
juice of 1/2 of a lime
1 cup tortilla chips (crushed )
jalapeño (diced, toasted pumpkin seeds, diced avocado or jicama for garnish (optional))

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for dressing then refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients together. Add dressing a little at a time then toss until lightly coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 936 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TEX-MEX CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD



Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad image

Provided by Holly

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup ranch dressing (can use light dressing)
2 Tablespoons mild taco seasoning
3 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in bite-size pieces)
6 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4 green onions (sliced)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
juice of 1/2 of a lime
1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and taco seasoning until combined. Cover and place in fridge to chill until ready to use.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, cook and stir chicken pieces over medium-high heat until cooked through. About 12 minutes. While chicken is cooking season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients together. When chicken is finished cooking let cool slightly then add to salad. Add dressing a little at a time then gently toss until all combined and coated.
  • Serve immediately in individual bowls and enjoy!

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing image

Seasoned chicken, tortilla chips, and roasted corn pair perfectly together in this crunchy and craveable Tex-Mex chopped chicken salad with cilantro lime dressing.

Provided by Katie Morford, RD

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the salad
6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped and packed
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 cup English or Persian cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (2 medium ears) or frozen and thawed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
12 corn tortilla chips
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
For the dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Season the chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt over the surface of the chicken, rubbing it in and coating so chicken is fully seasoned.
  • Finish and serve the salad: Add the corn and chicken into the bowl with the salad ingredients. Crumble the tortilla chips over the top. Add about two-thirds of the dressing and toss to lightly coat. Add more dressing and toss again, if needed. Divide salad into 4 bowls, top with crumbled Cotija cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1217 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 57 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by gpawilson

Number Of Ingredients 19

DRESSING:
1 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (hot or mild)
SALAD:
3 cups cooked chicken, cooled and diced
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head)
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4 to 5 green onions, sliced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
4 ounces sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
Diced jalapeño
Toasted pumpkin seeds
Diced avocado or jicama

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together and then refrigerate until ready for use. In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients together. Add a little dressing at a time and then toss until lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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