Pecos Chicken Cornbread Salad
Looking for a show-stopping dish that’s equal parts hearty and refreshing? Pecos Chicken Cornbread Salad is a vibrant, layered salad that’s as satisfying as it is colorful. Featuring golden cornbread crumbles, tender shredded chicken coated in a rich blend of ranch dressing and barbecue sauce, and a medley of black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and crisp lettuce, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and optional fresh cilantro, it’s bursting with bold Southwestern flavors. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick family dinner, this no-fuss recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and serves up to six. Elevate your salad game with this crave-worthy combination of textures and tastes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Cornbread mix
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 1 large Eggs
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 can Black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (drained, canned or frozen)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Green onions (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped, optional)
- 4 cups Lettuce (shredded)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a baking dish for the cornbread.
Prepare the cornbread according to package instructions using the mix, milk, and egg. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Meanwhile, shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl, toss the chicken with ranch dressing and barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
Crumble the cooled cornbread into small chunks and set aside.
In a large glass trifle bowl or serving dish, layer the ingredients in the following order: cornbread chunks, black beans, corn, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and dressed chicken mixture.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro (if using) on top of the salad as garnish.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a layered salad or gently toss before serving for a mixed presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.6 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.4 g | 237% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 833 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 7108 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 367.2 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.6 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 135.1 g | ||
| Protein | 263.5 g | 527% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 2171 mg | 167% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 4234 mg | 90% | |
*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.
