Chicken Fiesta Salad
Chicken Fiesta Salad layers crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and onion with seasoned black beans, corn, and grilled fajita-spiced chicken. It’s bright, hearty, and full of southwest flavor from salsa and spices—perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a fresh lunch that eats like a main.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Fiesta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Rub the chicken evenly with 1/2 of the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken for 8 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear; set aside.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the beans, corn, salsa, and the remaining 1/2 of the fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.
- 3
Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion, and tomato. Top the salad with the chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.
- Calories 436.83 kcal High 22%
- Protein 37.02 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 54.3 g 20%
- Total Fat 8.54 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.22 mg High 24%
- Sodium 1104.64 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 13.07 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 13.33 g --
- Added Sugars 2.33 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 132.47 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 4.14 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 664.31 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 630.46 mcg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin C 16.76 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Fiesta Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Fajita Seasoning, and Mexican Corn. Each serving provides about 436.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Fiesta Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Chicken Fiesta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Fajita Seasoning, Mexican Corn, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Fiesta Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Fiesta Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 436.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Fiesta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken Fiesta Salad healthy?
- Chicken Fiesta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 436.83 calories and 37.02 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1104.64 mg (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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