Shredded Chicken Taco Salad

Name: Shredded Chicken Taco Salad
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) shredded cooked chicken (about 1 whole rotisserie chicken, deboned and skin removed); 1 can (15 oz./425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup (250 mL) mild chunky salsa; ½ cup (125 mL) water or broth; 1½ tbsp (22 mL) Tex Mex Rub, divided; 1 avocado, pitted; ½ lime, juiced; 4 cups (1 L) corn chips; ½ head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced; 4 oz. (125 g) cheddar cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL); 1 tomato, diced; Optional: sour cream, salsa, cilantro, lime wedges, pickled jalapeno

Prep 10 min

Cook 5 min

Ready in 15 min

The classic Midwestern walking taco meets fresh salad for a quick, delicious meal that’s perfect for any weeknight. Everyone will want seconds!

Ingredients

4 cups (1 L) shredded cooked chicken (about 1 whole rotisserie chicken, deboned and skin removed)
1 can (15 oz./425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup (250 mL) mild chunky salsa
½ cup (125 mL) water or broth
1½ tbsp (22 mL) Tex Mex Rub, divided
1 avocado, pitted
½ lime, juiced
4 cups (1 L) corn chips
½ head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced

4 oz. (125 g) cheddar cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL)
1 tomato, diced
Optional: sour cream, salsa, cilantro, lime wedges, pickled jalapeno

Directions

Combine the chicken, beans, salsa, water, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the rub in a large skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Mash together the avocado, remaining rub, and lime juice in a small bowl; Set aside.
Spread the corn chips on a plate. Top with the lettuce, chicken mixture, avocado mash, cheese, and tomato. Add any additional toppings, if you’d like.

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 540, Total Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 1,270 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugars 5 g (includes 0 g added sugar), Protein 37 g

Cook's Tips:

If you don’t want to use rotisserie chicken, use about 2 large chicken breasts. You can cook your chicken in a pressure cooker, boil it, or roast it.

Protein Preference: Swap the chicken for shredded pork or beef, or ground turkey, chicken, or beef.

Clean Out the Fridge: This recipe is a great way to use leftover ingredients in your refrigerator. Any kind of veggies, beans, or cheese will work!