Description
Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad is a fresh and satisfying meal packed with smoky barbecue chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, and crunchy tortilla strips. Finished with creamy ranch dressing, this colorful salad is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 bag romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the chicken in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the barbecue sauce to the skillet and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is coated and heated through.
- Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Divide the romaine lettuce between serving bowls or plates.
- Top the lettuce with black beans, corn, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and tortilla strips.
- Add the warm BBQ chicken on top of the salads.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over each salad and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
- Use pepper jack cheese or spicy barbecue sauce for added heat.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for a quicker preparation.
- Store dressing and tortilla strips separately to keep the salad crisp.
- The BBQ chicken can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
