Zesty Chicken Taco Rice Salad
Get ready to elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Zesty Chicken Taco Rice Salad! Packed with tender taco-seasoned chicken, fluffy lime-infused rice, and a medley of fresh ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and black beans, this dish is a fiesta in every bite. Topped with creamy avocado, sharp shredded cheddar, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it’s finished with an optional crunchy twist of tortilla chips. Perfect as a hearty lunch or a light dinner, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 35 minutes. Healthy, satisfying, and bursting with Tex-Mex flavors, it’s the ultimate one-bowl meal that’s as delicious as it is colorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Corn kernels (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked and drained)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 piece Avocado
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece Juice of lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the taco seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked rice with the remaining olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Prepare the salad by layering the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes (halved), corn kernels, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese in a large serving bowl or individual plates.
Add the seasoned rice on top of the salad base.
Place the sliced chicken and cubed avocado over the salad. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro across the top.
Serve immediately with optional tortilla chips on the side for added crunch, or chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.8 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 417 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 6007 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.6 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.4 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 188.5 g | 377% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1150 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 4074 mg | 87% | |
*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.
