Chicken Fiesta Salad

  Salads

This is a dish I can prepare in fifteen minutes! My husband gave me the secret of using the broiler to cook chicken faster and I discovered the spice blend as I tried to find ways to use this quick cooking technique. It became a very tasty success.

Chicken Fiesta Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups torn mixed salad greens
  • 2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 small tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Tortilla chips, salsa and ranch salad dressing

Instructions

  • 1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
  • 2. Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or no longer pink.
  • 3. On two plates, arrange the salad greens, black beans, onion and tomato. Top with chicken and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, salsa and ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without chips, salsa and dressing): 402 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 795mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 48g protein.

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