Best Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad Recipes

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN RANCH PASTA SALAD

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Dinner ready in just 25 minutes! Try this chicken ranch pasta salad made using Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix. Throw in Southwestern flavors with corn.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 package (6 oz) refrigerated cooked fajita chicken breast strips, coarsely chopped
1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, drained
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
4 oz pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
In small bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet and mayonnaise. In large bowl, gently toss seasoning mixture, chicken, corn, tomatoes and cheese until mixed; stir in cooked pasta. Top with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & RANCH SALAD

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Break out the black beans and salsa and get ready to serve up a Southwest-style chicken salad they won't soon forget!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 2-3/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1 cup coarsely broken tortilla chips

Steps:

Toss lettuce with chicken, beans, avocados and cheese in large bowl.
Mix salsa and dressing until blended. Add to salad just before serving; mix lightly.
Top with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 33 g