CREAMY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

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From Kingman, Arizona, Vicki Ann Roehrick shares this tasty alternative to taco salad. The creamy chicken mixture is delicious served over lettuce and topped with tortilla chips. If jalapeno-flavored cream cheese and chopped jalapenos.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/2 cup chopped jalapeno pepper
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cartons (8 ounces each) whipped cream cheese
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
Shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, jalapenos and onion in butter until chicken is no longer pink. , Add the cream cheese, tomatoes, salsa and salt; stir until blended. Serve over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese, olives and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 944mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

Md Reday
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This is the best chicken salad I've ever had!


Effy Ou
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I'll be making this again for sure!


S M
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This salad is a keeper!


sagor 0304
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Delicious!


Rafael Beltran
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! I was a little hesitant about the combination of flavors, but it all came together perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


RFL D- Mat SR Md Rakib Hosen
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This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe! It's so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love that it's not too heavy on the mayonnaise, and the addition of corn and black beans gives it a nice crunch.


GANESH DEUBA
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the kids. I liked that it was so easy to make and that I could prep it ahead of time.


Regina Mmbone
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This chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a really versatile dish - I've served it on sandwiches, in wraps, and even on top of nachos. It's always a crowd-pleaser!


Xavion Wheeler
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This salad is incredibly flavorful and satisfying, with a nice kick from the chili powder and cumin. I like that it's not too heavy on the mayonnaise, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recip


junaid bin Muhammad Rizvi Artist & Singer
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually double the recipe because it disappears so quickly at our house. I also like to add a little bit of chopped jalapeƱo for a bit of spice.


sani haruna
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This southwest chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! I omitted the cilantro because I'm not a fan, and added some chopped avocado for a creamy texture. I also used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to lighten it up a bit. It was a delicious an