Yield: 8 cups chicken salad

Mexican Chicken Salad

Mexican Chicken Salad

This Fiesta Chicken Salad has a delicious Mexican twist. Beans, corn, and cilantro make it taste amazing!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups cooked chicken, shredded (roughly 30 oz.) (1 whole Sam's Club rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 10 ounce can petite diced tomatoes with chilies, drained well
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 - 15 ounce can corn, drained well
  • 1 cup finely shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 ounce block)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, packed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt + more if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper + more if needed
  • 1 medium-large ripe avocado, peeled and diced

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, and cheese in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Place the mayonnaise, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and taco seasoning in a food processor and pulse until mixed.
  3. Stir the cilantro sauce into the chicken mixture until thoroughly combined.
  4. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Refrigerate for a few hours for the flavor to develop more.
  5. Stir in the avocado chunks right before serving. Enjoy it in a wrap, on bread, or in a salad.

Notes

  • Drain the beans, corn, and tomatoes well to prevent the chicken salad from becoming watery. After straining them, pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 719Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 248mgSodium: 581mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 67g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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