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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Southwestern Chicken Salad
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If you’re craving a nutritious and delicious meal, this Southwestern Chicken Salad is the answer! Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, it combines tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty Greek yogurt dressing to create a fiesta on your plate. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and fiber. Enjoy it as a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or as part of your meal prep for the week ahead. Once you try it, you’ll find yourself making this refreshing salad again and again!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ¾ cup black beans
  • ½ cup fire-roasted corn
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • kosher salt & black pepper (to taste)
  • ¾ tsp ground cumin
  • ¾ tsp chili powder
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • cayenne (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper in a pot filled with water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
  2. Shred the chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and shred using two forks or a stand mixer.
  3. Prepare the dressing: In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
  4. Combine: Mix shredded chicken with black beans, corn, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and dressing until well combined.
  5. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate before serving for optimal flavor. Enjoy in salads, wraps, or with tortilla chips.

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