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Salsa Chicken Salad Recipe

This vibrant Salsa Chicken Salad is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights! A delicious twist on a classic, it's packed with flavor and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Kids will love it!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 160.3 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Salsa Chicken Salad

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes (from Rotel)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup salsa (or more, to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • green chilies (as part of 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel)

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How to Make Salsa Chicken Salad

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced) and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add one 10-ounce can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained) to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, covered, allowing the flavors to meld.
  3. While the chicken simmers, prepare the remaining ingredients. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of shredded lettuce, ½ cup of black beans (rinsed and drained), ½ cup of corn (frozen or canned, drained), and ½ cup of chopped red onion.
  4. Add the cooked chicken and Rotel mixture to the large bowl.
  5. Gently toss to combine.
  6. Drizzle your favorite salsa over the salad and toss again to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

12g

Carbs

2g

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