Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping Recipe

Name: Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil; 2 Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* made with Whole Grain Tortillas, cut into thin strips; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 1 pouch Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix; 1/4 cup (50 mL) water; 4 cups (1 L) mixed salad greens; 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped tomato; 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped onion; 1 can (19 fl oz/ 540 mL) black beans, drained, rinsed; 1/4 cup (50 mL) low fat ranch dressing; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese; Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa

Ingredients

2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
2 Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* made with Whole Grain Tortillas, cut into thin strips
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 pouch Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup (50 mL) water
4 cups (1 L) mixed salad greens
3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped tomato
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped onion
1 can (19 fl oz/ 540 mL) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup (50 mL) low fat ranch dressing
1 cup (250 mL) shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese
Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa

	PREP TIME 30m	TOTAL TIME 30m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

In large skillet, heat 1 tsp of the oil over medium-high heat.
Add tortilla strips; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden brown.
Remove from skillet; set aside.
To same skillet, add remaining 1 tsp oil and the chicken; cook and stir over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in centre.
Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, gently toss salad greens, tomato, onion, beans and dressing.
Spoon salad mixture onto individual serving plates.
Arrange chicken over salad; sprinkle with cheese and tortilla strips. Serve with salsa.

Side Dishes

A recipe from Life Made Delicious

https://www.lifemadedelicious.ca/recipes/taco-seasoned-chicken-salad-with-crispy-tortilla-topping/0153005d-d63f-4906-8b2c-5903f33b1c20