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Simple Southwestern Chicken Salad

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"A Southwestern variation I came up with for a little more zest! Serve for sandwiches, or on lettuce." — Ms. Munchie

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Original recipe makes 2 servings Change Servings

2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery

chopped fresh cilantro to taste
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

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Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, cilantro and seasoning mix. Mix well.
Cover bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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I made this for lunch today, great recipe. Very easy and tasty! I used half a packet of taco seasoning (a whole packet just looked like too much), added some chopped green onion and some shredded cheddar cheese in with the mix. Spread some on tortillas and top with lettuce...mmm good!

—DREGINEK

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 03, 2003

This recipe tasted great as soon as I made it. It doesn't last long at all in the fridge!

—MRSPURTELL

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107 Ratings

Dec 03, 2003

This recipe is very easy & tastes great. I wrapped it in flour tortillas with lettuce & cheese. I liked this better than regular chicken salad.

—TRACEYS

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Jan 02, 2007

I liked this recipe. It's fast and easy to make. I used green onions as well. I also added tumeric and paprika for color. It may sound strange, but I also put about 1tsp of lemon juice because it seemed like it was "missing something". The lemon juice blended well and brightened the flavor.

—DeeinAustin

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Mar 31, 2007

Good!!!!!I would for sure cut back on the taco seasoning,its over powering.

—Texasfairbaker

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Feb 15, 2006

Fantastic! I made this and used Taco Seasoning I from this site and reduced the salt by half. Huge raves over this chix salad!

—MarylandGirl

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Dec 03, 2003

very easy and good. I used scallions instead of celery.

—ALETA14

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Dec 03, 2003

This was sooo good!!! Thanks Catherine

—TINA C.

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Nutrition

Calories
845 kcal
42%

Carbohydrates
12.7 g
4%

Cholesterol
114 mg
38%

Fat
73.7 g
113%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
31 g
62%

Sodium
1584 mg
63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple Southwestern Chicken Salad

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 845
Calories from Fat: 663

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73.7g 113 %
Saturated Fat 12.1g 60 %
Cholesterol 114mg 38 %
Sodium 1584mg 63 %
** Potassium 245mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.7g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 31g 62 %
Sugars 3.5g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 112 %
** Vitamin B6 50 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.