Best Chicken Salad With Taco Ranch Dressing Recipes

CHICKEN SALAD WITH TACO-RANCH DRESSING

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This makes a festive dinner especially when served with some margaritas. You can replace the chicken breast halves in this recipe with prepared rotisserie chicken.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small ripe avocado, peeled pitted and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
1 plum tomato, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup crumbled tortilla chips, preferably ranch-style
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 lime wedges

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Taco-Ranch Dressing: Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
Chicken: Mix the taco seasoning, onion powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Season the chicken on both sides with the spice mixture and brush with the canola oil. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake until opaque in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
Salad: Combine the beans, avocado, tomato, and taco seasoning in a large bowl and toss gently. Add the lettuce, chips, and cilantro. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss, adding additional dressing if necessary. Divide between 2 plates. Slice the chicken and fan on top of the salads. Garnish each with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.2, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 80.2, Sodium 853.6, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 22.2, Sugar 8.1, Protein 46.2

RANCH TACO CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Ranch Taco Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
salt
pepper
ground cumin
chili powder
1 cup salsa, divided
1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of cumin and chili powder.
Cook chicken and 1/2 cup salsa in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
Combine chicken mixture, salad greens, and cheese in a large bowl, tossing well.
Toss with remaining 1/2 cup salsa and dressing just before serving.
Sprinkle with tortilla chips.

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