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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Elevate Your Meal Prep with Southwestern Chicken Salad

This Southwestern Chicken Salad is a quick and nutritious meal, perfect for meal prep and gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or rotisserie/canned chicken as substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt or skyr for best results
  • 1 whole fresh lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust for desired heat
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Salad
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 whole red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup fire-roasted corn or frozen if fresh isn't available
  • 1 whole red onion finely diced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro optional, add if preferred

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Medium bowl
  • tongs
  • Slotted spoon
  • Forks
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper. Place in a medium pot, cover with water, and boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until reaching 165°F.
  2. Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and let it cool slightly before shredding into bite-sized pieces using forks or a stand mixer.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, juice of one lime, 1 teaspoon each of cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Season to taste.
  4. Stir shredded chicken into the dressing until well-coated. Fold in black beans, red bell pepper, corn, and red onion. Add cilantro if desired.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve the salad over greens, in tortillas, or with tortilla chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches 165°F before consuming. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best texture and flavor. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

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