Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    214

Embrace vibrant flavors without sacrificing your wellness goals! This Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad is a fiesta in a bowl, boasting zesty spices, creamy coolness, and satisfying textures. Ditch the diet doldrums and say hola to a meal that's both delicious and good for you.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    63 g
  • Cholesterol
    100 mg
  • Fiber
    19 g
  • Protein
    50 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    2665 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, water, and taco seasoning until well combined. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. This should take approximately 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (30 minutes)

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Recipe View While the chicken is baking, prepare the salad bases. Divide the baby spinach leaves between two plates or bowls.

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Recipe View Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding it.

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Recipe View Place the sliced or shredded chicken breasts on top of the spinach beds. Spoon half of the black beans over each chicken portion.

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Recipe View Top each salad with a dollop of fat-free sour cream (or Greek yogurt), a sprinkle of shredded Mexican cheese, and a generous spoonful of your favorite salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts in the taco seasoning mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking.
If you prefer grilled chicken, simply grill the chicken breasts until cooked through and then slice or shred them for the salad.
To add some crunch, sprinkle a handful of crushed tortilla chips or toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) over the salad.
Customize your salad by adding other favorite toppings such as diced avocado, corn kernels, chopped bell peppers, or a squeeze of lime juice.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 71 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Tyrique Reinger

    Easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. My family loved it!

  • Moshe Strosin

    This salad is amazing! So flavorful and filling. I love that it's healthy too!

  • Nathanial Carroll

    I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and it was still delicious and added a bit of protein!

  • Minnie Huel

    I added some grilled corn to mine and it was the perfect addition!

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