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Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad
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4.93 from 13 votes

Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Holly

Ingredients

Tex-Mex Dressing

  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 Tablespoons mild taco seasoning

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in bite-size pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • juice of 1/2 of a lime
  • 1 cup tortilla chips crushed

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and taco seasoning until combined. Cover and place in fridge to chill until ready to use.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, cook and stir chicken pieces over medium-high heat until cooked through; about 12 minutes. While chicken is cooking season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients together. When chicken is finished cooking let cool slightly then add to salad. Add dressing a little at a time then gently toss until all combined and coated.
  • Serve immediately in individual bowls and enjoy!