Description
Chicken Taco Salad with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Cheddar is a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines tender chicken with fresh greens and colorful vegetables. This delightful salad is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep. With its mix of textures and flavors—from the juicy tomatoes to the crunchy tortilla chips—everyone in the family will love it. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 6 cups fresh spinach (shredded)
- 3 tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup tortilla chips (crushed)
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing or Greek yogurt mixed with taco seasoning
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded spinach, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, red onion, and sliced red bell pepper. Toss gently.
- Top the salad base with sliced chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.
- Drizzle with your choice of dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg