Layered Chicken Taco Salad

Elevate your taco night with this vibrant and flavorful Layered Chicken Taco Salad, a delightful medley of fresh ingredients and bold Tex-Mex flavors. Tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are layered atop crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, black beans, and sweet corn kernels, creating a colorful and nutritious base. Finished with creamy avocado slices, crunchy tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, and a tangy homemade salsa-sour cream dressing, this salad is as satisfying as it is eye-catching. Perfect for a quick 30-minute meal, this easy-to-make recipe proves that salads can be hearty, fun, and bursting with flavor. Whether you're serving it as a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing dinner, this layered taco salad will be the star of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup corn kernels (canned, drained)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup tortilla chips
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 1 piece avocado
• 1 piece lime

Directions

Step 1

Season chicken breasts on both sides with 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

Step 3

While the chicken is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it as the base layer in a large serving dish or bowl.

Step 4

Dice the cherry tomatoes and scatter them evenly over the lettuce layer.

Step 5

Add a layer of black beans followed by a layer of corn kernels.

Step 6

Top with the shredded cheddar cheese for the next layer.

Step 7

Crumble the tortilla chips into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them over the cheese layer.

Step 8

Slice the avocado into cubes or thin slices and arrange them on top.

Step 9

Squeeze the juice of one lime over the avocado layer to prevent browning and add a burst of flavor.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and salsa together to create a creamy taco salad dressing. Drizzle it evenly over the top of the salad.

Step 11

Finally, arrange the sliced chicken on top of the salad in an even layer.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, layered chicken taco salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2261.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2471.7

Total Fat 127.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.1g
Cholesterol 474.4mg	0%
Sodium 6073.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 178.7g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 1468.7mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 4776.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 27.8%

Carbs: 27.3%