Warm Fiesta Chicken Salad Recipe

Warm Fiesta Chicken Salad Recipe

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
  • 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of the fajita seasoning. When skillet is hot, add chicken; cook until well-browned and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan, cut into bite-size pieces, and set aside.
  2. Pour beans, corn, and salsa into the hot skillet, and season with remaining fajita mixture; simmer until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, toss salad greens, green onions, and cilantro with remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and lime juice. Add chicken and bean mixture; toss again, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.