Southwest Layered Chicken Salad Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN LAYERED SALAD



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Dinner just got easier! Layer a deliciously fun meal in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, drained, liquid reserved
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
1/2 cup ranch or French dressing
1 cup corn chips (1 1/2 oz)
Old El Paso™ salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Arrange lettuce on large platter. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, place chicken and reserved liquid from corn. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until blended and thoroughly heated.
  • Arrange chicken mixture over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese and corn. Drizzle with dressing; top with corn chips. Garnish with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD



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Tender and juicy chicken breast served over a variety of fresh vegetables, and tossed with a simple garlic lemon marinade, it is easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Rena

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 lime (juiced, and zested)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 cups packed romaine lettuce or 1 large head (chopped)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
8 oz black beans (one can, rinsed and drained)
8 oz corn (one can, rinsed and drained)
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 large avocado (chopped)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lime (juiced and zest)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a shallow dish and add 1 tbsp of the oil, lime juice plus zest, garlic, and seasonings. Rub the chicken well, then cover the dish and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes over the counter. If time allows, you can marinate in the fridge overnight.
  • Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add the other 1 tbsp of oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Allow the chicken to slightly cool, then slice it.
  • While the chicken cools, add all the salad ingredients to a bowl.
  • Top with juicy chicken and drizzle the dressing over.
  • Toss to combine then serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1028 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD



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My husband loves salads, and this flavorful chicken recipe is easy, nutritious and very tasty. Serve it over greens, tucked in a pita or rolled up in a tortilla. -Sara Hobbs, West Tawakoni, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 cup chopped red or sweet onion
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALADS:
Torn mixed salad greens and sliced almonds
PITAS:
Whole wheat pita pocket halves and lettuce leaves
WRAPS:
Whole wheat tortillas and sliced ripe avocado

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD



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This salad is very pretty when served in a large bowl, and is bursting with lots of fresh flavors. You can spice it up by substituting jalapeno peppers for the chile peppers. The dressing is fabulous for all types of salads.

Provided by Anne Z.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 roasted red peppers, diced
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
  • Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
  • Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1213.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SOUTHWEST LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD



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Looking for an easy salad to serve a crowd? Try this colorful combo that includes corn with a creamy dressing that gets its zip from Old El Paso® taco seasoning.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 medium jicama, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces (about 1 cup)
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
2 large red bell peppers, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • In 4-quart glass serving bowl, layer lettuce, jicama, chicken, corn and bell peppers. Just before serving, top salad with avocados. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND CORN BREAD SALAD



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This is a meal all by itself! It goes together in a snap using leftover cornbread and chicken.

Provided by Shirley

Categories     Salad

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ranch dressing
½ cup salsa
6 stale corn bread muffins, coarsely crumbled
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup canned corn
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers (such as Ortega®)
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ cup diced bell pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix ranch dressing and salsa together in a small bowl.
  • Layer 1/2 of the corn bread crumbles, pinto beans, corn, green chile peppers, and olives in a large bowl; cover with 1/2 of the dressing mixture. Layer bell pepper, chicken, bacon, onion, and tomatoes over dressing. Top with remaining corn bread crumbles and dressing mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors combine, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1588.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD



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This cool main-dish salad really hits the spot during the warm summer months. Plus, its colorful layers look so appealing. Served with a roll or muffin, it's a complete meal. -Kay Bridgeman, Lexington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups cubed cooked chicken, divided
2 cups torn lettuce
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dill seed
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Sweet red pepper rings and fresh parsley sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer 1-1/2 cups chicken and the lettuce. Combine rice, peas and parsley; spoon over lettuce. Layer with tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and remaining chicken. Combine the first 10 dressing ingredients; spoon over salad. Garnish with red pepper and parsley if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hour or overnight. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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