Southwestern Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Elevate your lunch game with these vibrant Southwestern Chicken Salad Sandwiches, a bold and zesty twist on a classic favorite. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crunchy red bell peppers, sweet corn, protein-rich black beans, and a creamy dressing infused with lime juice, chili powder, and cumin, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a refreshing herbal note, while a crisp leaf of lettuce brings it all together on your favorite sandwich roll or bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, these sandwiches are ideal for a quick yet satisfying meal, perfect for picnics, on-the-go lunches, or casual dinners. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing bite—either way, every bite is bursting with southwestern-inspired goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
• 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 cups (diced) Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cups Corn kernels
• 0.5 cups (cooked and rinsed) Black beans
• 2 stalks (sliced) Green onions
• 0.5 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Black pepper
• 4 pieces Sandwich rolls or bread slices
• 4 leaves Leaf lettuce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a creamy dressing.

Step 2

Add the shredded cooked chicken, diced red bell pepper, corn kernels, black beans, and sliced green onions to the bowl. Stir together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 3

Taste the chicken salad mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 4

To assemble the sandwiches, lay a piece of lettuce on the bottom half of each sandwich roll or bread slice.

Step 5

Spoon an even portion of the Southwestern chicken salad mixture onto the lettuce for each sandwich.

Step 6

Top with the remaining half of the roll or another slice of bread.

Step 7

Serve immediately or wrap the sandwiches in parchment paper to enjoy later. These can also be chilled before serving for a refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1069.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2342.5

Total Fat 120.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 433.1mg	0%
Sodium 3120.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 142.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 290.7mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 784.4mg	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: 46.2%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 29.5%