CHICKEN BLT TACO SALAD

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Pretty layers of cheese, meats, and chopped fresh vegetables, tied together with an easy salsa dressing, make this all-in-one salad a standout.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup French dressing
8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
6 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce
1 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into thin wedges
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey-Jack cheese blend
1/4 cup sour cream, if desired
1 cup small triangular tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towel; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add chicken to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center. Cool slightly. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chilled.
  • In deep 3-quart salad bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, bacon, bell pepper and tomatoes. Top with dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Just before serving, top with cheese, avocado, sour cream and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

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