Best Chicken Salad With Taco Ranch Dressing Recipes

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EASY RANCH TACO CHICKEN SALAD



Easy Ranch Taco Chicken Salad image

Serve this southwest taco salad of greens, chicken strips and cheddar topped with ranch dressing, salsa and crunchy tortilla chips.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings, about 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup coarsely broken tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Toss greens, chicken and cheese in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or your own mix)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup ranch dressing (bottled is fine)
1/4 cup salsa (as spicy as you'd like)
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
2 ears corn, shucked
1 large head or 2 regular heads green leaf lettuce, shredded thin
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup grated pepper-jack cheese
2 avocados, diced
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Tortilla chips of your choice (flavored or not), crushed slightly, for topping 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.

SIMPLY DELICIOUS RANCH CHICKEN SALAD



Simply Delicious Ranch Chicken Salad image

Ranchy goodness mixed with chicken, cucumber and red onion. An instant favorite of anyone who tries it. Serve on whole wheat tortillas with baby spinach and diced tomatoes or eat it by itself.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ large red onion, chopped
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup ranch dressing
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and shred or cut into bite size pieces.
  • Combine the chicken, red onion, cucumber, garlic, and ranch dressing in a large bowl. Season with pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 312.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

FAVORITE RANCH-TACO CHICKEN SALAD



Favorite Ranch-Taco Chicken Salad image

Instructions are included for making this creamy chicken-taco salad a Halloween-ready buffet dish. But decorated or not, it's delicious!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided
1 pkg. (16 oz.) torn salad greens
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1/4 cup pitted black olives
6 cups tortilla chips (6 oz.)
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in 1/4 cup salsa in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Toss chicken with salad greens and cheese in large bowl.
  • Add remaining salsa and dressing; mix lightly. Spoon onto 6 salad plates; top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH TACO-RANCH DRESSING



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This makes a festive dinner especially when served with some margaritas. You can replace the chicken breast halves in this recipe with prepared rotisserie chicken.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small ripe avocado, peeled pitted and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
1 plum tomato, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup crumbled tortilla chips, preferably ranch-style
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Taco-Ranch Dressing: Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Chicken: Mix the taco seasoning, onion powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Season the chicken on both sides with the spice mixture and brush with the canola oil. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake until opaque in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Salad: Combine the beans, avocado, tomato, and taco seasoning in a large bowl and toss gently. Add the lettuce, chips, and cilantro. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss, adding additional dressing if necessary. Divide between 2 plates. Slice the chicken and fan on top of the salads. Garnish each with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.2, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 80.2, Sodium 853.6, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 22.2, Sugar 8.1, Protein 46.2

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