Description
Taco Salad Bowls with Shredded Chicken is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines fresh ingredients with seasoned chicken for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- While the chicken is heating, prepare the salad base by placing the chopped romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
- Top the lettuce with cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Once the chicken is ready, add it on top of the salad.
- Drizzle salsa and sour cream over the salad bowls.
- Serve with tortilla chips on the side for crunch.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Substitute the shredded chicken with ground turkey or beef for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg