Creamy Southwest Chicken Salad
🛒 Necessary Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup corn
1 cup black beans
½ cup red bell pepper
¼ cup red onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp taco seasoning
Salt & black pepper
Tortilla chips
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
✅ Step 1: Prepare chicken
Add cooked shredded chicken to a large bowl.
Break any big pieces with a fork.
✅ Step 2: Add vegetables
Add corn, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Mix gently so everything spreads evenly.
✅ Step 3: Make dressing
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Stir until creamy.
✅ Step 4: Combine
Pour dressing over the chicken mixture.
Mix well until creamy and coated.
✅ Step 5: Chill
Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
This helps the flavors blend.
✅ Step 6: Serve
Serve with tortilla chips.
Enjoy as a dip, sandwich filling, or salad bowl. 😋
❓ Quick Q/A
Q: Can I use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise?
A: Yes, it makes the salad lighter.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Yes, keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.