Best Tex Mex Chicken Salad Recipes

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

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 CHICKEN SALAD BOWL

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.

SUPER TEX-MEX CHICKEN CHOP SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken breast evenly with Montreal steak seasoning.
• Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and cut into small pieces.
• Mix lettuce, chicken, tomato, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, green chile peppers, corn, black olives, black beans, and Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend in a large bowl; gently toss.
• Whisk ranch dressing, reserved 3 tablespoons jalapeno juice, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD

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.

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together all the salad ingredients, minus the tortilla chips.
• In a small bowl, mix together salad dressing ingredients. Pour salad dressing over the salad, as much or as little as you like (depending on what you prefer). Top with chips and serve.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.
• In large bowl, mix chicken, onion, salt, chiles and dressing. Add lettuce and tomatoes; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

LAYERED TEX-MEX BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Spray both sides of chicken with cooking spray. Grill 4 min. on each side. Brush with 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce. Grill 2 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce.
• Remove chicken from grill. Let stand 5 min. Cut chicken into strips.
• Cover platter with lettuce; top with layers of corn, chicken, salsa and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; top with chips.

TEX MEX CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, avocado, corn, onion, lettuce and red pepper.
• In a smaller bowl, combine lime juice, cumin, salsa, and sour cream. Toss the dressing with the salad. Divide among 4 plates. Sprinkle each with crushed tortillas and serve.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, a little taco seasoning (I would start with 1 teaspoon and add more if needed), diced tomato, green onions, green chiles, cilantro and cheese. Stir together until well combined. Taste and adjust any ingredients, if needed. Serve on toasted ciabatta buns, or serve with crackers for an appetizer!

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.
• In large bowl, mix chicken, onion, salt, chiles and dressing. Add lettuce and tomatoes; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.