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Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad

Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad served as a finished dish.

This incredible salad is filled with crunchy romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, grilled chicken and more. The taco-flavored ranch dressing finishes it off to perfection!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 Tablespoons mild taco seasoning
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in bite-size pieces)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 8 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 green onions (sliced)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained then rinsed )
  • 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • juice of 1/2 of a lime
  • 1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and taco seasoning until combined. Cover and place in fridge to chill until ready to use.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, cook and stir chicken pieces over medium-high heat until cooked through; about 12 minutes. While chicken is cooking season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients together. When chicken is finished cooking allow to cool slightly then add to the salad. Add dressing a little at a time then gently toss until all combined and coated. Serve immediately in individual bowls and enjoy!