Mexican Chicken Salad

This southwestern-style chicken salad can be prepared, covered, and refrigerated for up to 6 hours before serving, which makes it a nice dish for a buffet or potluck.

Prep Time 
Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
6

Ingredients 

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders
3 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch leaf or romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 green onions (both white and green parts), finely chopped
8 ounces fat-free sour cream
1 jar (16 ounces) thick salsa
1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Instructions 

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken to plate and set aside. When cool, cut into 1/2-inch cubes.

Place diced avocados in a medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Layer lettuce, black beans, bell pepper, chicken, green onions, sour cream, salsa, avocados and cheese in a 4 to 6 quart serving bowl.

Variations 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      6
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      463
    • Calories from Fat 
      49%
    • Total Fat 
      26g
    • Saturated Fat 
      7g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      30g
    • Protein 
      30g
    • Sugars 
      6g
    • Cholesterol 
      61mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      11g
    • Sodium 
      975mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      42%
    • Vitamin C 
      47%
    • Calcium 
      21%
    • Iron 
      15%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      1
    • Fat 
      4.5
    • Vegetable 
      1
    • Fruit 
      0.5
    • Very Lean Meat 
      3
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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