Southwestern Chicken Salad

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A simple but tasty chicken salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner when you're constantly on the go.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 482 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil vegetable
2 pounds chicken breast, halves, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup salad dressing, creamy ranch
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 each taco seasoning mix package
1 each celery stalk, sliced
1/4 cup sweet bell pepper red, chopped
2 tablespoons onion green, sliced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; cool.

Combine dressing, mayonnaise and seasoning mix in large bowl. Add chicken, celery, bell pepper and green onion; mix until well coated.

Cover; refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Stir in cheese before serving. Serve on torn lettuce or lettuce leaves (optional).

Serving Size: 6

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 183g
Amount per Serving
Calories 482 58% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.0g48%
 Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 338mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g2%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g1%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 43.0g86%
Vitamin A 4%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4%  Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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