Southwestern Chicken Salad

A simple but tasty chicken salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner when you're constantly on the go.

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

482 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	tablespoon	vegetable oil	vegetable
2	pounds	chicken	breast, halves, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1	cup	salad dressing, creamy ranch
1/2	cup	mayonnaise
1	each	taco seasoning mix	package
1	each	celery	stalk, sliced
1/4	cup	sweet bell pepper	red, chopped
2	tablespoons	onion	green, sliced
1/2	cup	cheddar cheese	shredded

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; cool.

Combine dressing, mayonnaise and seasoning mix in large bowl. Add chicken, celery, bell pepper and green onion; mix until well coated.

Cover; refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Stir in cheese before serving. Serve on torn lettuce or lettuce leaves (optional).

Serving Size: 6

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 183g

Amount per Serving

Calories 482 58% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.0g	48%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	35%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 338mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 43.0g	86%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	4%		Iron	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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