Loaded Chicken & Doritos Taco Salad
I’ve been to plenty of potlucks and parties where ‘taco salad’ is served but there’s an absence of any lettuce other than a few shreds of iceberg. In place of the lettuce, there are thick layers of sour cream, cream cheese, cheese, guacamole, and refried beans topped with tortilla chips. Not exactly a ‘salad’ in my books. For this chicken taco salad recipe, I brought the lettuce back into salad and loaded it with all my favorite taco fixings. There’s juicy chicken cooked with the comforting flavors of taco seasoning, tomatoes, crushed Doritos, and more. So much texture and flavor in every bite! The 30-second whisk-together taco salad dressing can be made as mild, spicy, and tart as desired. I love limes and am a huge cilantro fan and add plenty but adjust to taste. Extra works beautifully as a veggie dip. This easy chicken taco salad salad is ready in 15 minutes, great for easy lunches, or as a tasty casual dinner the whole family will love.
Chicken Taco Salad Ingredients
To make the loaded taco salad with chicken and Doritos, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Olive oil Chicken breasts Taco seasoning Romaine lettuce Tomatoes Canned corn Canned black beans Avocado Shredded cheese Seasoned tortilla chips
And to make the creamy cilantro lime dressing, you’ll need:
Mayonnaise Sour cream Lime juice Fresh cilantro Granulated sugar
Note: All ingredients amounts are listed in the recipe card section when you keep scrolling down.
How to Make Chicken Taco Salad
This chicken taco salad is an easy family favorite. Follow these straightforward steps:
Tips for Making the Best Taco Salad
I like to control the amount of salt that goes into my food, so I used reduced sodium black beans and taco seasoning. If you use products that contain the normal amount of sodium, you may not need to add any extra salt to this dish. For a spicier chicken taco salad, use a spicier taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken. To make the taco salad dressing a little healthier, use lite mayo and lite sour cream. Or, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
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What to Serve with Taco Salad
Not sure what goes with taco salad? Since this taco salad recipe is made with chicken, I treat it like a main dish rather than a side. You can serve the Doritos and chicken taco salad with one or more of the following:
Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs Instant Pot Black Beans Homemade Tortilla Chips Salsa (try Tomatillo Avocado Salsa, Chipotle Salsa, or Blender Salsa) Grilled Mexican Corn
And you can wash down your Mexican-inspired feast with homemade margaritas or beergaritas!
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