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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
Taste the chicken salad mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
To assemble the sandwiches, lay a piece of lettuce on the bottom half of each sandwich roll or bread slice.
Spoon an even portion of the Southwestern chicken salad mixture onto the lettuce for each sandwich.
Top with the remaining half of the roll or another slice of bread.
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
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 843 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*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.
