Description
Shredded Chicken Taco Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender, marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and zesty lime. This salad is not just a meal; it’s a delightful experience perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. With its colorful ingredients and customizable options, this taco salad will be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning and cook until golden brown (about 6 minutes per side). Remove and let rest before shredding.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Prepare the Veggies: Chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, dice avocado, and slice red onion.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Serve It Up: Plate the salad and add extra taco seasoning if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve fresh with tortilla chips or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg