Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad
Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad brings tender taco-seasoned chicken together with fluffy quinoa, avocado, and a rainbow of crisp vegetables. A spoonful of salsa ties everything together with bright, tangy heat. It’s satisfying yet fresh—great for lunch meal-prep or a light dinner that still feels hearty.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan, bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 of the taco seasoning mix to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the chicken with the remaining taco seasoning mix; let it sit so the chicken can season.
- 3
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken and quinoa to a bowl and place it in the freezer until cooled.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine avocado, red onion, celery, spinach, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeno peppers; add the chicken–quinoa mixture and salsa and mix well.
- Calories 399.92 kcal High
- Protein 32.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 37.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.39 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 75.52 mg High
- Sodium 774.93 mg High
- Fiber 10.5 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.1 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.16 g Moderate
- Calcium 85.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.04 mg Good Source
- Potassium 726.95 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 226.01 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 39.14 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Butter, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 399.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Breast. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
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