Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl: The Ultimate Recipe and Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- Dressing: Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat your cooking method (skillet, grill, or oven).
- Season chicken breasts with spice rub (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika).
- Cook chicken until fully done (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest before shredding or dicing.
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Assemble salad base with romaine lettuce and top with black beans, corn, peppers, avocado, and chicken.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg