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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Southwestern Chicken Salad

This Southwestern Chicken Salad is a flavorful, protein-rich meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • medium pot with lid
  • 2 large bowls
  • hand or stand mixer or 2 forks
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • can opener
  • colander

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • kosher salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup full-fat plain greek yogurt or skyr
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt & black pepper to taste
  • cayenne optional, to taste
  • ¾ cup black beans
  • ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup corn (I prefer fire-roasted)
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Add chicken breasts to a medium pot and season with kosher salt & black pepper. Cover with at least 1" of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Transfer cooked chicken to a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer and shred it.
  • In another large bowl, add the greek yogurt, lime juice and spices. Whisk until combined. Then add in the shredded chicken and remaining ingredients. Stir until combined.
  • Place chicken salad in the fridge until it has cooled down and the flavors have melded together. Serve on whole wheat toast, with tortilla chips, on a rice cake or in a tortilla.

Notes

You can also substitute about 2.5 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 33gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 722mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1002IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Chicken Salad, Cilantro, Corn, Gluten-Free
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