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5 from 26 votes

Shredded Chicken Taco Salad

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Mexican Inspired
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Salads

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs and legs deboned
  • 1 sliced bell pepper
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 head Romain lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked black beans - canned is fine
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  • Place chicken, sliced bell pepper and sliced onion in a pan over high heat. Sautee until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, slice your cherry tomatoes in half and slice your avocado into strips.
  • Place chicken in a bowl and shred it using a hand mixer. Add seasoning and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Add Romain lettuce to the bottom of 4 bowls, then add about 1/4 cup of black beans.
  • Top the beans with chicken.
  • Add all of the other toppings to make the salad your own!