Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Southwestern Chicken Salad, a dish that’s both delicious and nutritious. This protein-packed salad combines tender shredded chicken, fiber-rich black beans, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with zesty spices. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this salad is versatile enough to be served on whole wheat toast, wrapped in tortillas, or simply enjoyed with tortilla chips. With its bold flavors and healthy ingredients, it’s a delightful choice that will keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- kosher salt & black pepper (to taste)
- cayenne (optional, to taste)
- ¾ cup black beans
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup corn (preferably fire-roasted)
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a medium pot, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Shred the chicken: Transfer chicken to a large bowl and shred using forks or a stand mixer.
- Prepare the dressing: In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add shredded chicken along with black beans, bell pepper, corn, red onion, and cilantro to the dressing mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving on toast or in wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg