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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Creamy Southwestern Chicken Salad That's Healthy and Hearty

This Southwestern Chicken Salad is a healthy, hearty dish featuring Greek yogurt, vibrant flavors, and nutritious ingredients.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 breasts Boneless, Skinless Chicken Cooked, shredded
  • 1 tsps Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsps Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute with Skyr
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 tsps Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsps Chili Powder
  • 1 tsps Smoked Paprika
  • 1 cup Black Beans Canned or home-cooked
  • 1 cup Finely Diced Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with green bell pepper
  • 1 cup Corn Preferably fire-roasted
  • 1/2 cup Finely Diced Red Onion Optional
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Can substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, fill with water and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, add chicken breasts, and cook for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Remove the chicken, let it cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine shredded chicken with the creamy dressing. Fold in black beans, red bell pepper, corn, red onion, and cilantro, mixing well.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve on whole wheat toast or in wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor. Ensure ingredients are fresh for the best taste.

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