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Chicken Taco Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken taco salad perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, combining fresh ingredients with a creamy ranch salsa dressing.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 0.75 cups light ranch dressing
  • 0.25 cups mild salsa

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Vegetables

  • 1 small bag frozen corn
  • 2 heads green leaf lettuce, shredded
  • 3 whole Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 0.5 cups shredded Pepper-Jack cheese
  • 3 whole green onions, sliced
  • 0.75 cups chopped cilantro

Toppings

  • as needed tortilla chips, slightly crushed

Instructions 

  • Combine ranch dressing and salsa in a bowl, stir, cover, and refrigerate.
  • Season chicken breasts, cook in oil and butter until golden and cooked through, then cool and cube.
  • Cook corn according to package instructions.
  • Assemble salad with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cheese, corn, green onions, cilantro, and crushed chips. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or hot sauce.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Salad, Tacos