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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Flavor-Packed Southwestern Chicken Salad That’s So Easy!

Enjoy this nutritious Southwestern Chicken Salad that's an explosion of flavors, perfect for meal prep and high in protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat recommended for richness
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Salad
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup corn fire-roasted for extra flavor
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro or to taste
  • to taste kosher salt adjust to taste
  • to taste black pepper adjust to taste
  • optional cayenne pepper to taste

Equipment

  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Forks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Boil in a pot until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Shred the cooked chicken using forks or a stand mixer and set aside to cool.
  3. Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Combine shredded chicken with dressing, black beans, bell pepper, corn, onion, and cilantro. Stir until evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve on toast, in tortillas, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 33gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep; lasts up to 4 days in the fridge. Stir before serving if it separates.

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