Fiesta Chicken Salad
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 398kcal
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cooked chicken breast pulled (about 4 cups)
- 1 13.5 oz canned black beans drained & rinsed
- 1 13.5 oz red kidney beans drained & rinsed
- 1/2 medium red onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt I used nonfat
- 1/2 cup organic mayonnaise I used Woodstock
- 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add pulled chicken, black beans, kidney beans and red onion. Mix together.
- Add in Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, taco seasoning and lime juice and mix until well combined.
- Fold in your chopped cilantro.
- Serve in your choice of bread, or on top of salad.
- Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 5 days fresh.
Notes
-This fiesta chicken salad is perfect for pita pockets, ciabatta buns, or wraps. Its also a great addition topped on salad greens if you’re watching your carb intake.
For any of you looking for a meatless option, try subbing taco seasoned baked tempeh! *I've found the quickest and easiest way to get perfectly cooked chicken breast for shredding is boiling the chicken breast in water for about 10-12 minutes. Check for any pinkness in the middle after 8 minutes, and continue boiling for 2 minute increments until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
*additional add-ins could be to your liking, such as: jalapenos, bell peppers, shredded cheese, or avocado if serving immediately.
* I like mine best with homemade guacamole!
*Nutrition count is based on 10 servings, without addition of bread option.
For any of you looking for a meatless option, try subbing taco seasoned baked tempeh! *I've found the quickest and easiest way to get perfectly cooked chicken breast for shredding is boiling the chicken breast in water for about 10-12 minutes. Check for any pinkness in the middle after 8 minutes, and continue boiling for 2 minute increments until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
*additional add-ins could be to your liking, such as: jalapenos, bell peppers, shredded cheese, or avocado if serving immediately.
* I like mine best with homemade guacamole!
*Nutrition count is based on 10 servings, without addition of bread option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8th | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 417mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g