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Chicken Taco Salad

A fresh salad topped with seasoned chicken, beans, and cheese.

👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Kid-Friendly

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
32g
Protein
35g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cheddar cheese.

  6. 6

    Top the salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with salsa and sour cream, if using.

  7. 7

    Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

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