Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping

Adapted from General Mills, Inc.

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 pcs whole wheat tortillas, cut into thin strips
  • 8 ozs chicken breast skinless, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 1/4 ozs taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 10 ozs pre-washed mixed greens
  • 15 ozs canned light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tortilla strips; cook eight minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden brown. Remove from skillet; set aside. In the same skillet, add chicken and onions; cook and stir over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink and onions are tender. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook for four minutes, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, gently toss mixed greens, beans, and dressing. Spoon salad mixture onto individual serving plates. Place chicken over salad; sprinkle with cheese and tortilla strips.
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Posted: 6/25/2009
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WW Points* : 4.13
8 servings
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
Calories from Fat 90 (46%)
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 31g 10%
Sodium 587mg 24%
Potassium 147mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 12%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.