Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing
The Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing is a colorful and satisfying dish that brings all the delicious flavors of tacos into a fresh salad format. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy, taco-seasoned chicken with crisp romaine lettuce, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips, all topped off with a zesty homemade dressing. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this delightful salad that’s perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep. With its customizable toppings, it caters to various tastes and dietary preferences while delivering a nutritious meal packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 medium tomato
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- 1/2 cup canned black beans
- 1 medium Hass avocado
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- Tortilla chips (for crunch)
- For the dressing: mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with taco seasoning and cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- On a large platter, layer the romaine lettuce as the base 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 to make the dressing. Fold in minced cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the salad
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg