Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
Seasoned chicken on a bed of lettuce topped with cheese, green pepper, and tomatoes. Sour cream served on the side. Choice of dressing or taco sauce.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breast and sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- 2
Prepare the Salad Base
While the chicken is cooking, chop the lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl. Dice the green pepper and tomatoes, and set aside.
- 3
Assemble the Salad
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken, diced green pepper, tomatoes, and shredded cheese to the bowl with lettuce.
- 4
Serve
Serve the salad with sour cream on the side and offer choice of dressing or taco sauce.
