Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping

Name: Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil; 2 Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* made with Whole Grain Tortillas, cut into thin strips; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 1 pouch Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix; 1/4 cup (50 mL) water; 4 cups (1 L) mixed salad greens; 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped tomato; 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped onion; 1 can (19 fl oz/ 540 mL) black beans, drained, rinsed; 1/4 cup (50 mL) low fat ranch dressing; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese; Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa; New Ingredient

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 4

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Enjoy a twist on traditional chicken salad in a recipe featuring fresh Mexican flavours and crisp tortilla strips.

Created Jul 6, 2015

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Ingredients

2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
2 Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* made with Whole Grain Tortillas, cut into thin strips
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 pouch Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup (50 mL) water
4 cups (1 L) mixed salad greens
3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped tomato
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped onion
1 can (19 fl oz/ 540 mL) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup (50 mL) low fat ranch dressing
1 cup (250 mL) shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese
Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa
New Ingredient

Steps

1

In large skillet, heat 1 tsp of the oil over medium-high heat. Add tortilla strips; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden brown. Remove from skillet; set aside.
2

To same skillet, add remaining 1 tsp oil and the chicken; cook and stir over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in centre. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3

Meanwhile, in large bowl, gently toss salad greens, tomato, onion, beans and dressing. Spoon salad mixture onto individual serving plates.
4

Arrange chicken over salad; sprinkle with cheese and tortilla strips. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Information

490 Calories, 15g Total Fat, 43g Protein, 46g Total Carbs, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings

Calories: 490

Total Fat: 15g

Saturated Fat: 5g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 90mg

Sodium: 1150mg

Total Carbs: 46g

Dietary Fiber: 9g

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 43g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30; 30%

Vitamin C: 35; 35%

Calcium: 50; 50%

Iron: 50; 50%

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.