Taco Chicken Salad

Name: Taco Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breasts (shredded or cubed); 2 cups romaine lettuce heads (chopped into strips (about 10 cups worth)); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced in half); 1 cup corn (canned or thawed frozen); ¼ cup sliced red onion; 4 green onions (chopped small (about 1 cup)); 1 ½ cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained); ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional); ½ freshly squeezed lime; 1 cup tortilla strips (or crushed tortilla chips ); 1 cup ranch dressing ((see notes)); 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (you can make your own (see notes))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This taco chicken salad is simple and really flavorful. Ranch dressing and taco seasoning make a delicious sauce drizzled overtop of chicken, lettuce, black beans, corn, onion and cheese. It's a delicious salad to serve as a full meal for lunch or as a side dish for dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:17:39 GMT