Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad

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I call this diet haters' diet food because simple substitutions mean you won't feel deprived. You shouldn't miss the tortilla chips because you have delicious black beans instead, and you still get the yummy spicy Mexican flavor and cheese. While not necessarily authentic, this salad is easy to make! If you have time, it's is also wonderful topped with onions and maybe fresh jalapenos.

Submitted by dian
Published on February 26, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 (8 ounce) can low sodium tomato sauce

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans

  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves

  • 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • ½ cup salsa

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Mix the tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning in a small bowl; pour sauce over the chicken.

  3. Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.

  4. Divide spinach between two plates. Place the chicken breasts on the spinach beds and spoon half the black beans over each piece. Divide sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa to top each salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

580 Calories
15g Fat
63g Carbs
50g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 580
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 2665mg 116%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 19g 69%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 50g 99%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 427mg 33%
Iron 8mg 43%
Potassium 1841mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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