Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad

Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad comes together in less than 15 minutes! It is packed with fresh veggies, butter lettuce, creamy white cheddar dressing and fajita seasoning.

Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad comes together in less than 15 minutes! It is packed with fresh veggies, butter lettuce, creamy white cheddar dressing and fajita seasoning.

Lunch this summer is a fresh, crunchy and flavor-packed salad. Strawberry Cucumber Mozzarella Salad, Triple Berry Couscous Salad, and these Pineapple Mango Buffalo Chicken Taco Bowls are three tasty salads that are on my lunch rotation. But, the favorite salad on my lunch rotation is the Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad that I am sharing with you today. Like the other salads, this one is simple, fresh, easy and packed with flavor. It is a great choice to enjoy all year long. Pack it in a mason jar for an easy on-the-go lunch!

Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad comes together in less than 15 minutes! It is packed with fresh veggies, butter lettuce, creamy white cheddar dressing and fajita seasoning.

F Coarsely chop the sweet and crispy butter heart leaves and combine with bell pepper, tomatoes, avocado, corn and red onion. Whisk together the fajita or taco seasoning with white cheddar or ranch dressing and drizzle over the top of the entire salad.

Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad comes together in less than 15 minutes! It is packed with fresh veggies, butter lettuce, creamy white cheddar dressing and fajita seasoning.

Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad comes together in less than 15 minutes! It is packed with fresh veggies, butter lettuce, creamy white cheddar dressing and fajita seasoning.
5 from 1 vote

Ingredients 

  • 4 ounces organicgirl white cheddar dressing
  • 1 tablespoon  taco seasoning
  • 5 ounces butter greens, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken breast**
  • one small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • one small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • one medium avocado, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup  cooked corn
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the white cheddar dressing with the fajita or taco seasoning.
  • In a large bowl, combine the greens, chicken, bell peppers, avocado, tomatoes, corn and red onion. Pour salad dressing over the top and mix to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To make the fajita seasoning, combine 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, pinch of onion powder, pinch of garlic powder, pinch of cayenne powder and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Use store-bought rotisserie chicken, if desired.
  • You can prep the salad without the dressing in advance and store in the refrigerator. Add the salad dressing just prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 410mg, Potassium: 572mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1965IU, Vitamin C: 55.4mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1.2mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Author: Ashley C.
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Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad comes together in less than 15 minutes! It is packed with fresh veggies, butter lettuce, creamy white cheddar dressing and fajita seasoning.

14 comments on “Creamy Chicken Fajita Chopped Salad”

  1. Tried it with cilantro lime dressing. Amazing! Pregnant wife loved it!

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