Easy Chicken Taco Salad
This easy-to-make idea for a healthy chicken taco salad recipe features a homemade salsa ranch dressing that gives this dish a creamy sauce with a bit of a kick. Best of all, you can have it ready in less than 30 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 513kcal
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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Nutrition
Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1.5mg