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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Delicious Southwestern Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Twist

This Southwestern Chicken Salad features vibrant ingredients, healthy Greek yogurt, and a protein-packed punch for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cook and shred for a tender base.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Use full-fat for a richer taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on desired heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Key for Southwestern flavor.
For the Salad
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse well; canned beans work fine.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with yellow or green.
  • 1 cup Corn Fire-roasted preferred; use frozen if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Can substitute with green onions.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can skip or substitute with parsley.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Meat Thermometer
  • forks
  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large pot, season with salt and pepper, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Shred Chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and shred it using forks or a stand mixer.
  3. Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, fold together the shredded chicken, black beans, bell pepper, corn, onion, and cilantro with the dressing until evenly coated.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving on whole wheat toast, in tortillas, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 33gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Give it a good stir before serving if ingredients separate.

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