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High-Protein Southwest Chicken Salad


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  • Author: john-morgan35
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High-Protein

Description

A delightful salad packed with lean protein from chicken breast and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Chicken breast
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Fire-roasted corn, drained
  • 1 Bell pepper, diced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken breast until thoroughly cooked. Shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine Greek yogurt with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl to create a zesty dressing.
  3. Toss the shredded chicken into the bowl along with black beans, fire-roasted corn, and diced bell pepper.
  4. Mix everything until well combined and coated in the dressing.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.
  6. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices before cooking. Use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a faster meal.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg