Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 (6 inch) flour tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 6 cups ready-to-serve salad greens
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes, divided
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup cubed peeled jicama or sliced water chestnuts
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
• 4 teaspoons barbecue sauce

Directions

1. Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.
2. Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.