Southwestern Chicken Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half
• 3 -4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
• 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
• 1 bunch romaine lettuce, cut in strips
• 1 large red peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, cubed
• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1 large tomato, cut in wedges
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1/2 cup chunky salsa

Recipe

• 1 cut chicken breast halves into 1-inch cubes. place chicken in an 8x8x2-inch microwave–safe baking dish; sprinkle with taco seasoning mix and toss to coat. sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lime juice.
• 2 cover dish with reynolds plastic wrap, turning back one edge to vent. stirring once after 2 minutes, microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• 3 arrange romaine lettuce on large platter. top with rows of chicken, red pepper, avocado slices, tomatoes and cheese. sprinkle avocado slices with remaining lime juice to prevent darkening.
• 4 mix sour cream and salsa. garnish with chopped bell pepper, if desired.
• 5 cover platter and dressing with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 3 hours.