Southwest Chicken Salad

Name: Southwest Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup Ranch Dressing (use your favorite brand); 1-2 tablespoons Chipotle Hot Sauce (or to taste, use your favorite brand); 1½ pound Chicken Breast (skinless and boneless (4 thin pieces- about 5-6 ounces, or 2 large pieces cut in half)); 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder; ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder; ¼ teaspoon Cumin; ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper; 12-16 ounces Lettuce Mix (we used prepackaged salad mix); 4-5 ounces Corn (canned corn drained and rinsed or frozen corn cooked to package directions, drained, and cooled); 4-5 ounces Canned Black Beans (drained and rinsed); 8 ounces Tomatoes (sliced (we use cherry tomatoes, use your favorite)); ¼ cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese (or Monterey jack, cheddar, or use your favorite); Lime wedges for serving (optional); Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This grilled chicken Southwest salad is topped with an easy-to-make chipotle ranch dressing. It’s a delicious and satisfying option for lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:07:42 GMT