Description
Dive into deliciousness with our Southwestern Chicken Salad—packed with flavor and easy to make! Perfect for meal prep or lunch; try it today!
Ingredients
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- 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
- ¾ cup black beans (drained)
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup corn (fire-roasted preferred)
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Poach the chicken breasts in a medium pot filled with water over medium-high heat until cooked through (165°F), about 15–20 minutes. Remove and shred.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, black beans, red bell pepper, corn, red onion, and cilantro until evenly mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg