Fiesta Chicken Salad

Fiesta Chicken Salad
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If you are looking for a new recipe to change up your lunch routine, look no further than this Fiesta Chicken Salad. A clean eating recipe you will actually be excited to each, this chicken salad is packed with crunchy veggies and tender chicken. The Tex-Mex inspired seasonings combine to make one delicious flavor party.

The chicken used in this recipe is precooked. You could always used a store-bought option like canned chicken or a rotisserie chicken. Or you can catch my post on how to cook shredded chicken.

Ingredients you will need:

  • Cooked chicken
  • Greek Yogurt
  • Onion
  • Bell Peppers
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cilantro
  • Lime Juice
  • Chili Powder
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper

How to Make Fiesta Chicken Salad

Since the chicken for this recipe is pre-cooked, the only real prep work is to shred the chicken and chop the veggies.

Baked chicken breasts

Once everything has been chopped simply mix everything together and store in the refrigerator until its time to serve.

Fiesta Chicken Salad can keep in the fridge for about three to four days after it has been prepared.

Fiesta Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 lunches

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp diced fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 1 diced small onion
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, tomatoes, and red pepper. 

  2. In a medium sized bowl mix the greek yogurt with all of the spices. 

  3. Add all other ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Serve cold. 


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Until we cook again! 

~ Chloe M.



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