This Southwestern Chicken Salad bursts with bold flavors and fresh ingredients! Juicy grilled chicken, crisp veggies, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado come together over a bed of lettuce, all drizzled with a smoky chipotle ranch dressing. It’s a hearty and colorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the salad:
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For the chipotle ranch dressing:
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers in adobo)
1 teaspoon lime juice
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