Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping

Name: Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 6 pcs whole wheat tortillas, cut into thin strips; 8 ozs chicken breast skinless, cut into thin strips; 1/2 cup onions, chopped; 1 1/4 ozs taco seasoning mix; 1/4 cup water; 10 ozs pre-washed mixed greens; 15 ozs canned light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup ranch dressing; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Adapted from General Mills, Inc.

1 tbsp olive oil
6 pcs whole wheat tortillas, cut into thin strips
8 ozs chicken breast skinless, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1 1/4 ozs taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup water
10 ozs pre-washed mixed greens
15 ozs canned light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tortilla strips; cook eight minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden brown. Remove from skillet; set aside. In the same skillet, add chicken and onions; cook and stir over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink and onions are tender. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook for four minutes, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, gently toss mixed greens, beans, and dressing. Spoon salad mixture onto individual serving plates. Place chicken over salad; sprinkle with cheese and tortilla strips.

Posted: 6/25/2009

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WW Points^* : 4.13

8 servings

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 90 (46%)
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 31g	10%
Sodium 587mg	24%
Potassium 147mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate13g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 13g	12%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.