Chicken Fiesta Salad

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This is an attractive and zesty all in one dish. It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. A quick fix for a long day. If desired, top with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.

Submitted by ANGL8277
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn

  • ½ cup salsa

  • 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 tomato, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside.

  2. In a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.

  3. Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato. Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311 Calories
6g Fat
42g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 1606mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 540mg 11%

* 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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