Chicken Fajita Salad Recipe
A bed of leafy greens topped with fajita seasoned chicken and your favorite toppings. Makes for a delicious, fast, and healthy meal.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 618kcal
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 6 cups salad greens
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 4 tsp fajita seasoning (divided)
- 4 tsp olive oil (divided)
- ½ medium red onion (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup fermented salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine the chicken, 2 teaspoons of the fajita seasoning, and 2 teaspoons of the olive oil.
- Heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the chicken is warmed.
- Meanwhile, place the sliced onion and bell pepper on a baking sheet and toss with the remaining oil.
- Broil for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and blackened in some places.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, remaining fajita seasoning, and lime juice.
- Divide the salad greens between two salad bowls.
- Top with the chicken, onion, bell pepper, avocado, salsa, and seasoned sour cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For faster prep time, use leftover chicken in this salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 1660mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4110IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg