Description
Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings all your favorite taco elements into a healthy salad. With juicy, seasoned chicken, crunchy fresh vegetables, and a rich creamy dressing, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to festive gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an extra kick, making it not only delicious but also a versatile option for family-friendly dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Hass avocado
- 1/2 cup canned black beans
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and taco seasoning; cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- On a large platter, layer romaine lettuce, tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and cooked chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, taco seasoning, and minced cilantro until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg