Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing
Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing is a delightful and vibrant dish that combines the bold flavors of tacos with the freshness of a salad. Featuring juicy, taco-seasoned chicken atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, this salad is bursting with colorful veggies like diced tomatoes, black beans, and creamy avocado. Topped off with a zesty homemade dressing that blends mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro, it’s a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a family dinner, this salad is sure to impress. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious and customizable based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- 1 medium Hass avocado
- 1/2 cup canned black beans
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces along with taco seasoning; cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- On a large platter, layer the romaine lettuce and top it 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 additional taco seasoning until smooth. Fold in minced cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg