Easy Chicken Taco Salad

This easy-to-make Chicken Taco Salad features a flavorful salsa ranch dressing. Best of all, you can have it ready in less than 30 minutes!

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 513kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp chili powder
freshly ground pepper
½ cup ranch dressing
½ cup salsa
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup crumbled tortilla chips
½ cup shredded cheese

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it is warmed, add in the chicken strips. Coat the chicken in the oil by stirring it well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and chili powder. Leave over medium heat, stirring until fully cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir ranch dressing and salsa together. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons for the greens.
Once the chicken is cooked pour the dressing/salsa combo over it, stir well and reduce to a low simmer for 5 more minutes. Give it a stir a few times.
Meanwhile, shred your cheese and toss the greens with the reserved dressing.
Build your plate starting with the greens, chips, chicken mixture, and lastly the cheese.
Add any other toppings you enjoy! See notes below for topping ideas.

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Notes

Topping ideas

tortilla chips

grated cheddar cheese

sour cream

fresh corn kernels

chopped avocados

torn cilantro

fresh chopped tomatoes

black beans

diced red onion

Storing and reheating

This dish can be prepared ahead of time by cooking the chicken and transferring it to a glass container with a lid. After cooking, let it come to room temperature, close the airtight lid and refrigerate until you are ready to eat. Reheat the chicken mixture in a microwave or a skillet until warmed through then layer the salad.

Through trial and error, I've learned not to layer the salad beforehand as the warm dressing will wilt the ingredients. Assemble the salad right before eating for the best taste and texture.

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