Chicken salad on a tortilla is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal that is also packed with protein and flavor. Whether you prefer classic chicken salad or something with a little more flair, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. From traditional mayonnaise-based chicken salad to more unique options like avocado chicken salad or spicy chicken salad, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating the perfect chicken salad on a tortilla. So, grab your favorite tortilla and get ready to explore the world of chicken salad!
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN TACO SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until deep golden brown on the outside and done in the middle (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- For the dressing: While the chicken is cooking, pour the ranch dressing into a bowl. Add the salsa and cilantro and stir to combine.
- For the salad: Next, place the ears of corn in the skillet you used to cook the chicken and roll them around so that the flavorful oil/butter mixture coats the corn. Grill on a grill pan or cook in a separate skillet until the corn is still crisp but has color on the outside. Slice off the kernels with a sharp knife and set aside. Dice the chicken into cubes.
- On a platter, layer the shredded lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, cheese, corn, avocados, green onions, cilantro and crushed chips. Drizzle the dressing all over the top, saving some to serve on the side if you'd like. Serve the salad in individual bowls.
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD
In North Richland Hills, Texas, Virginia Stencel mixes chicken, beans and corn with fresh jicama for a fun change of pace. The medley's coated in a flavorful barbecue-ranch dressing with crunchy tortilla strips on top.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside. , Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS
Great picnic or lunch sandwich, with a salsa twist. For a spicier version, add some finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers! It's a wrap!
Provided by DAWN1
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine the chicken, onion, mayonnaise, salsa, salt and pepper. Mix together.
- Line each tortilla with two lettuce leaves, then divide chicken salad mixture evenly among each tortilla and roll up, or 'wrap'.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 933.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Wonderful - and easy, easy, EASY!
Provided by Erin Clifton
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix soups, milk, salsa, and onion.
- Put 3 to 4 tablespoons of chicken stock in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Add a layer of tortilla strips, and then a layer of chicken. Pour soup mixture over chicken and tortillas. Continue to layer in this order until dish is full. Top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1082.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CHICKEN SALAD TORTILLAS
Make and share this Chicken Salad Tortillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put chicken in a large skillet not too deep that has simmering salted water. Cover and cook at medium-low heat for about 12 minutes or until the chicken is not pink inside (flip it at mid-cooking). Put the chicken in a plate and let cool in the fridge. Cut the cold chicken in dice.
- In a large bowl, mix celery, mayonnaise, dill, Dijon mustard, zest and lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add chicken and stir to coat well. (You can do the chicken garnish in advance and cover it. It will be good up to 4 hours in the fridge.).
- Put 1/4 cup of watercress in the center of each half-tortillas. Cover with 3/4 cup of the chicken garnish. Bringing one of the point towards the center, roll half-tortillas on the garnish in a way to form a horn. Envelop the base with waxed paper or fix it with long tooth-pick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 67.1, Sodium 599.8, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 19.9
CHICKEN TORTILLA SALAD
An interesting variation on Caesar salad. A premade cilantro dressing can be substituted for the homemade dressing.
Provided by Tee Lee
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook chicken breasts 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through (can be pan-fried or boiled). Cut cook chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Place all dressing ingredients in blender, and process until smooth.
- Place salad ingredients in a large serving bowl, and immediately before serving toss with dressing, starting with 1 cup and adding more dressing as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1284, Fat 95.6, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 158.8, Sodium 854.8, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 22.3, Sugar 17.3, Protein 52.5
CHICKEN SALAD ON A TORTILLA
I started to fix fajitas for our supper one evening and ended up turning it into a salad instead. My husband was impressed with the concoction. Whenever I serve it for a quick lunch to unexpected company, they often request the recipe. -Shirley Banks, Westfield, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken until no longer pink. To assemble, place tortillas on serving plates. Spread with mayonnaise. Top with lettuce, chicken, tomato, onion, carrot and cheese. Serve with salsa if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Fat 36g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
ADOBO GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD IN A TORTILLA BOWL
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a small dish of water next to your work surface. To make the tortilla bowls, place 4 empty (15-ounce) cans, open side down, on a baking pan. Using a pastry brush, soften the tortillas by brushing both sides with a little water, and then brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Drape the tortillas over the cans and bake until firm, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, turn the tortilla bowls right side up, discard the cans, and continue to bake until golden and crisp, another 4 minutes.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until it's fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, chipotles with adobo sauce, and 1/2 cup water, cooking until slightly thick, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the beans and cook until heated through, season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Place the tortilla bowls right side up on plates and fill each with a handful of greens. Divide the bean mixture between the tortilla bowls and top with a sprinkle of feta. Fan the sliced chicken on top and garnish with chopped cilantro. Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve with lime wedges.
- Delicioso Adobo Grilled Chicken
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small glass jar with an airtight lid and shake to blend. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- Season chicken with the adobo seasoning. Heat a grill pan to medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray or drizzle with oil. Place the chicken on the grill pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side depending on the size of the breasts.
- Note: This recipe for adobo is a staple seasoning for many of my Latin recipes. You can make a large batch, store it in an airtight container and use it as a flavor enhancer in your favorite dishes.
- Yield: about 1/2 cup adobo, 6 servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Ease of preparation: Easy
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CORN, PEPPERS, AND TORTILLA CHIPS
Categories Salad Chicken Fry Marinate Backyard BBQ Lunch Lime Corn Arugula Bell Pepper Grill Chill Grill/Barbecue Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare the chicken:
- In a bowl let the chicken marinate in the lime juice with the orégano and salt and pepper to taste, covered and chilled, for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Drain the chicken, pat it dry, and brush it with the oil. Grill the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, on a well-oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until it is just cooked through. (Alternately, the chicken can be grilled on top of the stove in a ridged grill pan over moderately high heat for about the same length of time.) Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Make the tortilla crisps while the chicken is grilling:
- In a heavy skillet heat 1/2 inch oil to 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer and in it fry the tortilla triangles in batches for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until they are golden, transferring them with a slotted spatula as they are fried to paper towels to drain and sprinkling them with salt. The tortilla crisps may be made 1 day in advance and kept in an airtight container.
- In a large bowl combine the corn, the bell pepper, and the scallions, add the lime juice, the orégano, the cumin, the oil, and salt and black pepper to taste, and toss the mixture until it is combined well. Cut the chicken lengthwise into thin slices and add it to the corn mixture with any juices that have accumulated on the cutting board. Divide the arugula and the tortilla crisps among 4 plates and mound the chicken salad in the center of each plate.
CHARRED CORN, CHICKEN & TORTILLA SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE YOGURT DRESSING
Try this vibrant salad with or without the chicken. If you're serving it as a side to kebabs or sausages, swap it out for some crumbled feta, if you have it
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish
Time 55m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix 1 tbsp paprika, the oregano, 1 tbsp chipotle, cinnamon, garlic, lime zest and 2 tbsp oil together in a bowl with some seasoning. Pour over the chicken thighs, turning to coat, then cover and chill for at least a few hours, or up to 24 hrs.
- Light the barbecue and let the flames die down, or heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Mix the yogurt, lime juice, the remaining oil, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp chipotle and the honey with a pinch of salt. Set aside. Brush the corn cobs with a little oil, then cook it and the marinated chicken on the barbecue or in the griddle pan for about 10 mins, turning often until the chicken is cooked through (it should be charred and firm to the touch - check it's done by cutting into one of the thickest pieces) and the corn is bright yellow and juicy.
- Transfer the chicken and corn to a board or plate and cover to keep warm. Arrange the lettuce, beans, tomatoes and avocado on a large platter or in a serving bowl, but wait to toss together until just before serving - this helps keep the lettuce leaves from wilting.
- Cut the wraps into strips or small pieces. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan and fry the strips until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with salt.
- Slice the cooked chicken into 1cm strips and cut the charred corn from the cob. Add to the salad, then drizzle over the dressing and any juice from the chicken and toss. Scatter over the coriander and crispy tortilla strips, and serve with the lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD IN TORTILLA BOWLS
A light and low fat Taco Salad, served restaurant style in a Tortilla bowl. It is easy to make and quick to assemble. My Slovakain neighbors now love this dish I shared with them.
Provided by Dawn399
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Warm up chicken and set aside.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic.
- (For a creamier dressing leave out cilantro and run through a food processor, add cilantro after you puree)
- To make Tortilla bowls spray Tortillas with cooking spray.
- Invert 4 custard bowls and mold Tortillas over the custard bowls.
- You may place another inverted custard dish over Tortillas to keep shape.
- Bake in oven for 5 minutes until crisp and light brown.
- Caution these burn easily, keep an eye on them.
- Allow Tortilla bowls to cool.
- Toss lettuce with mayonnaise dressing mixture.
- Place approximately 1 cup of lettuce and dressing mixture in Tortilla bowl.
- Place tomato pieces on top of lettuce.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Top with chicken pieces.
- Tailor this salad to your own individual tastes, you may add avocados, salsa, or other ingredients.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, ripe chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices will make a big difference in the overall taste of the salad.
- Cook the chicken properly to ensure that it is safe to eat and has a tender texture. If you are using a cooked rotisserie chicken, make sure that it is heated through before adding it to the salad.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. This will make it easier to eat and will help the salad to hold together better.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the salad for added flavor and texture. Some good options include celery, carrots, red onion, cucumber, and bell peppers.
- Be generous with the mayonnaise or dressing. This will help to bind the salad ingredients together and make it more flavorful.
- Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings.
- Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later. If you are storing the salad, be sure to cover it tightly to prevent it from drying out.
Conclusion:
Chicken salad on a tortilla is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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