Tex Mex Chopped Chicken Salad Recipes

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Provided by gpawilson

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together and then refrigerate until ready for use. In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients together. Add a little dressing at a time and then toss until lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (hot or mild)
SALAD:
3 cups cooked chicken, cooled and diced
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head)
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4 to 5 green onions, sliced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
4 ounces sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
Diced jalapeño
Toasted pumpkin seeds
Diced avocado or jicama

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD

Nancy tops packaged greens with the warm chicken and onion combo, then tosses in tomato, red pepper and shredded cheese to create this colorful salad. An easy dressing of zippy salsa and bottled vinaigrette adds the final flavorful touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

In a large skillet, saute red pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add chicken starter; heat through. , In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato, onion and cheese. Top with chicken mixture. In a small bowl, combine salsa and vinaigrette until blended. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups Tex-Mex Chicken Starter
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/3 cup prepared vinaigrette salad dressing

TEX-MEX CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Deep in the heart of Texas, they love chicken enchiladas. Pepper jack cheese and an easy, fresh 2-ingredient salsa topping give these an extra kick.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together soup and enchilada sauce.
In large bowl, mix 1 cup soup mixture with the chicken, corn and 1 cup of the cheese. In small bowl, set aside 3/4 cup soup mixture. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups soup mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.On microwavable plate, stack tortillas and cover with paper towel; heat on High 1 minute to soften. Place about 1/4 cup chicken mixture along middle of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam sides down in baking dish with sauce.
Pour 3/4 cup soup mixture over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly around edges.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together tomatoes and cilantro. Spoon tomato mixture over each serving. Garnish with lime wedge, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Traditional chicken cheese enchilada soup
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ hot or mild enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (8 oz)
12 corn tortillas (6 inch)
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, if desired

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD

Rotisserie chicken makes it easy to toss together a festive dinner salad in just 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Steps:

In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.
In large bowl, mix chicken, onion, salt, chiles and dressing. Add lettuce and tomatoes; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
6 cups bite-size pieces lettuce (1 medium head)
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup shredded taco-flavored Cheddar cheese (2 oz)