Southwest Cilantro Chicken Salad

Prep Time: 10 min |  Cook Time: 10 min |  Total Time: 20 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts (5-7 oz each)

  • 8 Tbsp taco seasoning

  • 4 Tbsp olive oil

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 16 cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup corn (canned or fresh)

  • 16 slices bell peppers any color

  • 8 Tbsp guacamole

  • 8 tbsp Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream)

  • 8 sprigs fresh cilantro

  • 1 cup tortilla chips

  • 2 cup Mexican cheese shredded

  • 8 Tbsp Cilantro Lime Dressing (Bolthouse Farms offers great yogurt-based dressings)

To Garnish:

  • 8 lime wedges, optional

Instructions:

  1. Season the chicken generously on each side with taco seasoning and allow to sit. Heat cooking oil or cooking spray in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add the chicken to the heated skillet and let it sear on the first side, untouched, for five minutes. 

  3. If you want peppers to be slightly tender, cook and saute along with the chicken in the same pan.

  4. Use kitchen tongs to carefully flip the chicken once it’s reached a deep golden brown color, and sear the other side for 4-5 more minutes, decreasing the heat slightly if needed.

  5. Remove from the heat and let it sit for at least 5 minutes prior to slicing it to allow the juices to absorb.

  6. Fill a large bowl & top it with all additional ingredients and serve immediately!

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