Santa Fe Chicken Salad

Name: Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 c chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 c chopped onion; 8 oz shredded cooked chicken breast; 1/2 c canned black beans-rinsed and drained; 1/2 c frozen corn-thawed; 1/2 c chopped cilantro; 1/4 c chopped green onion; 1/2 c fresh salsa; 1/4 c fat free sour cream; 1 tsp taco seasoning; 1/4 Tbsp salt

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By Lori Anne Thomas
@lthomas2

Mmmm, a southwestern spin on scoopable salads! Fresh and zesty flavors mixed up with shredded chicken for your chewing pleasure...

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

30 Min

Ingredients

1 c

chopped red bell pepper
1/2 c

chopped onion
8 oz

shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 c

canned black beans-rinsed and drained
1/2 c

frozen corn-thawed
1/2 c

chopped cilantro
1/4 c

chopped green onion
1/2 c

fresh salsa
1/4 c

fat free sour cream
1 tsp

taco seasoning
1/4 Tbsp

salt
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How to Make Santa Fe Chicken Salad

Step-by-Step

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add bell pepper and onion. Stirring occasionally, cook until softened, 6 - 8 minutes.

Transfer cooked veggies to a large bowl. Add chicken, black beans, corn, cilantro, and scallions. Mix well and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning, and salt. Mix well. Add salsa mixture to the large bowl and toss to coat.

Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Dig in!

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

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PER SERVING (1/4th of recipe, about 1 cup): 153 calories, 1.5g fat, 466mg sodium, 17.5g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugars, 18g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4*

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Course/Dish: Chicken Salads

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