Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing, a fresh and satisfying twist on taco night! This quick and easy salad combines juicy, taco-seasoned chicken with crisp romaine lettuce, colorful vegetables, and a creamy dressing that brings everything together. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or light lunches, this dish is both customizable and meal-prep friendly, ensuring everyone at the table will love it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 medium tomato
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- 1/2 cup canned black beans
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- For the dressing: mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked. Let rest.
- On a large platter, layer romaine lettuce and top with diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and cooked chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and remaining taco seasoning until smooth. Stir in minced cilantro.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg