Description
This Southwestern Chicken Salad recipe is a delicious and protein-packed dish perfect for a quick and easy meal. Made with tender shredded chicken, black beans, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful yogurt-based dressing, this salad is bursting with Southwest-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Kosher salt & black pepper (to taste)
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt or skyr
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- Kosher salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Cayenne (optional, to taste)
Additional Ingredients:
- ¾ cup black beans
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup corn (fire-roasted)
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to a medium pot, season with salt and pepper, cover with water, and simmer until internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Shred the Chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and shred using a mixer or forks.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, combine yogurt, lime juice, spices. Add shredded chicken and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the chicken salad until cooled. Serve on toast, with chips, on a rice cake, or in a tortilla.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding avocado, jalapenos, or your favorite toppings.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a quick meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Southwestern Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe, Southwest Flavors, Protein-Packed Salad
