Best Super Tex Mex Chicken Chop Salad Recipes

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TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



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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



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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 CHICKEN SALAD BOWL



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Grated zest and juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon salt-free fajita seasoning
Kosher salt
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 large)
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 6-ounce package baby spinach
3 mini avocados (1 halved, 2 sliced)
1/2 cup buttermilk
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 1/2 cups tortilla strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚. Combine the lime zest, fajita seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; rub all over the chicken. Heat a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 30 seconds; remove to a bowl. Add the vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1 cup spinach, the halved avocado, buttermilk, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth. Blend in 2 to 4 tablespoons water until thin enough to drizzle.
  • Divide the remaining spinach among shallow bowls. Arrange the corn, sliced avocado, tomatoes, cabbage and tortilla strips on top. Slice the chicken against the grain and add to the bowls. Drizzle with some of the dressing and serve the rest on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 82 milligrams, Sodium 519 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 6 grams

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



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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)



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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.

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD



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Approved by the whole family, start your days full of energy with this recipe for Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad.

Categories     All Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cup Cooked Chicken (Cooled And Diced)
1 Bag Chopped Romaine Lettuce
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Sliced)
1 English Seedless Cucumber (Sliced)
1 can Corn (Drained)
5 Green Onions (Sliced)
1 can (15 oz) Black Beans (Drained And Rinsed)
½ cup Sharp Colby Jack Cheese (Shredded)
¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
Lime Juice (½ Lime)
1 cup Ranch Dressing (Lo-Fat)
1 Packet (1 oz) Taco Seasoning (2 Tbsp)
½ cup Tortilla Strips Salad
Topping Extra Cilantro

Steps:

  • Add salad ingredients in a large bowl. (Reserve the lime juice.) Toss well.
  • Pour the half cup of lime juice over the salad. Cover and put in the refrigerator.
  • Whisk together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad. Toss the salad.
  • Garnish with tortilla strips and chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 83 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 31 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 788 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams unsaturated fat

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD



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Nancy tops packaged greens with the warm chicken and onion combo, then tosses in tomato, red pepper and shredded cheese to create this colorful salad. An easy dressing of zippy salsa and bottled vinaigrette adds the final flavorful touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups Tex-Mex Chicken Starter
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/3 cup prepared vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute red pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add chicken starter; heat through. , In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato, onion and cheese. Top with chicken mixture. In a small bowl, combine salsa and vinaigrette until blended. Serve with salad.

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