Easy Chicken Taco Salad
Quick, delicious and easy Chicken Taco Salad Recipe is the perfect hearty low carb lunch or dinner that is bursting with cheesy chicken taco flavor with peppers, lime, and avocados!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tsbp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts cubed in 1" bites
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ white onion diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 oz cotija cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup spinach
- ¼ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
Garlic Lime Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Chicken Tacos Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil until shimmery.
- Add chicken to pan and cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned - about 8 minutes.
- Add peppers and onions to pan, cook until lightly browned and soft.
- When peppers and onions are softened, add taco seasoning and water, mix well.
- Let water absorb and reduce, then remove from heat.
Garlic Lime Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, lime juice and mix well. Set aside for dressing salad.
Chicken Taco Salad Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken taco meat with salad ingredients and toss with dressing..
- Garnish with fresh pico de gallo, serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1555IU | Vitamin C: 47.5mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1.1mg