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Southwestern Chicken Salad

By: Virginia Stencel  
"In North Richland Hills, Texas, Virginia Stencel mixes chicken, beans and corn with fresh jicama for a fun change of pace. The medleys coated in a flavorful barbecue-ranch dressing with crunchy tortilla strips on top."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 inch) flour tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 6 cups ready-to-serve salad greens
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes, divided
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup cubed peeled jicama or sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
  • 4 teaspoons barbecue sauce

Directions

  1. Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.
  2. Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 331 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 865 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 very lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by ChrisC"I'm hungry Mom" 
We had left over steak so I cut it into strips and tossed into the salad instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by BODIE358 
Very good! I used steak once and chicken the other time. Cut the fajita seasoning in half to... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by FloatingHoliday 
Excellent base recipe. Didn't use the tortilla strips, jicama, red beans, or bbq sauce. Did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Ang 
This was delicious! The only thing I did that varied from the recipe was to make my own ranch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by queenvalerie 
Good base to start from. I left out the water chestnuts and made a salad dressing of mashed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by L Mac 
I wanted something lighter, and this recipe wasn't that. Taste was good, but the cheese and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by erz2002 
This was good. I left out the onion and water chestnuts due to personal preference. I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by APickledPriest 
This was really good but the dressing needs work. Ranch and Barbeque sauce tasted better then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by Kristie 
This was so good! I made it just as the recipe said and it was wonderful! Definitely a keeper. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by Zuzana 
This is very good. I left out chestnuts, peppers and green onions(we dont care for these). I... MORE

 
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