Fiesta Chicken Salad with Warm Bean and Corn Medley
Recipe Collection: Salads
Fiesta Chicken Salad with Warm Bean and Corn Medley is a vibrant, non-vegetarian dish featuring tender chicken seasoned with bold fajita spices, complemented by a hearty bean and corn medley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this Mexican-inspired salad is bursting with flavor and texture. Enjoy it topped with shredded cheese and crunchy tortilla chips for an added twist.
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Overview
This Zesty Chicken Fiesta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, seasoned with fajita spices, with a warm and hearty bean and corn salsa. It's a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week. Top it with shredded cheese and tortilla chips for an extra crunch.
Diet Type
Non-Vegetarian
Allergies
None specified
Cuisine
Mexican
Serving Size: 4
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1.27 Ounces (oz) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided
- 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
- 1 15 Ounces (oz) can black beans, drained
- 1 11 Ounces (oz) can Mexican-style corn
- 0.5 Cups salsa
- 1 10 Ounces (oz) package mixed salad greens, packaged
- 1 Medium onion, minced
- 1 Medium tomato, sliced
Steps
- Rub the chicken evenly with half of the fajita seasoning.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 8 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, mix the black beans, Mexican-style corn, salsa, and the remaining fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.
- Prepare the salad by tossing the mixed salad greens, minced onion, and sliced tomato together.
- Top the salad with the cooked chicken and dress with the warm bean and corn mixture.
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Enjoy your Zesty Chicken Fiesta Salad with Warm Bean and Corn Salsa!
