Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

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In North Richland Hills, Texas, Virginia Stencel mixes chicken, beans and corn with fresh jicama for a fun change of pace. The medley's coated in a flavorful barbecue-ranch dressing with crunchy tortilla strips on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 flour tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 cups ready-to-serve salad greens
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chopped tomatoes, divided
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/2 cup cubed peeled jicama or sliced water chestnuts
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
4 teaspoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside. , Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & RANCH SALAD

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Break out the black beans and salsa and get ready to serve up a Southwest-style chicken salad they won't soon forget!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 2-3/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1 cup coarsely broken tortilla chips

Steps:

Toss lettuce with chicken, beans, avocados and cheese in large bowl.
Mix salsa and dressing until blended. Add to salad just before serving; mix lightly.
Top with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 33 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

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This Chicken Taco Salad is fresh, fast & flavorful. It's one of my favorite warm weather dinners! (Gluten free, paleo friendly)

Provided by Emily from One Lovely Life

Categories Main Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

6 cups romaine lettuce
8 oz diced chicken
1 cup black beans
1 cup corn
1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1 avocado
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup cilantro
Tortilla strips*, tortilla chips, or pepitas
3/4 cup mayonnaise (I like avocado oil mayo)
Juice from 1 lime (1-2 Tbsp)
1-2 Tbsp water
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 Tbsp fresh)
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (optional-it adds some kick!)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, green onion, and cilantro.
Drizzle with salad dressing and serve with tortilla strips, chips, or pepitas.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, 1 Tbsp water, chili powder, dill, pepper, salt, and chipotle chili powder.
Whisk until it's totally smooth. Dressing will keep in the fridge about 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize About 1.5 cups, Calories 352 calories, Sugar 3.4 g, Sodium 473.6 mg, Fat 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg

SOUTHWESTERN RANCH CHICKEN SALAD

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No one needs to know that this full-of-flavor salad is super easy to make because of the ready-to-use seasoned chicken breast strips.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 whole wheat tortilla (6 inch), cut in half, then into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
dash ground cumin
1 pkg. (10 oz.) salad greens
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips
1/2 cup chopped tomato es
1/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

Place tortilla strips on microwaveable plate sprayed with cooking spray. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. Meanwhile, mix dressing and cumin.
Toss greens with chicken, tomatoes, cheese and dressing mixture in large bowl; top with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 13 g

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