Vibrant salad with taco-seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, tortilla chips, and creamy salsa ranch dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Salad Components
06 - 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
09 - 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained
10 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
12 - 1 avocado, diced
13 - 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
→ Salsa Ranch Dressing
14 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
15 - 1/3 cup tomato salsa
16 - Juice of 1/2 lime
# Directions:
01 - Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coating on all sides.
02 - Place chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, salsa, and lime juice until completely smooth and well combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
04 - In a large serving bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, red onion, shredded cheese, and diced avocado.
05 - Add the chopped seasoned chicken to the salad mixture. Drizzle with the prepared salsa ranch dressing and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over the top immediately before serving to maintain their texture. Serve the salad right away while the chicken is still warm and the vegetables are crisp.
