Southwest Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Southwest Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons paprika

1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

1 ½ teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

¾ teaspoon ground cumin

¾ teaspoon dried oregano

¾ teaspoon dried thyme

¾ teaspoon salt

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 tostada shells

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

2 cups fresh salsa

2 avocados - peeled

pitted

and sliced

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

½ cup sliced black olives

½ cup ranch dressing

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir paprika cayenne pepper garlic powder onion powder black pepper white pepper cumin oregano thyme and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Rub spice mixture into each chicken breast to coat thoroughly.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook chicken breasts in hot oil until browned about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice chicken into strips.

Step 6

Fill each tostada shell with 1/2 cup lettuce. Divide chicken salsa avocados Cheddar cheese and olives between the tostada shells. Top each salad with ranch dressing.

Nutritional Information

Southwest Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 666.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.9g 68%

Carbohydrates: 33.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 12.9g 52%

Sugars: 7.2g

Fat: 47g 72%

Saturated Fat: 9.7g 48%

Cholesterol: 87.6mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 4108.9IU 82%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.2mg 148%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 75%

Vitamin C: 22.6mg 38%

Folate: 137.5mcg 34%

Calcium: 241.9mg 24%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 105.2mg 38%

Potassium: 1303.3mg 37%

Sodium: 1861.3mg 75%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 423

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.