SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & VEGGIE SALAD
Yields: 6 servings | Calories: 267 | Total Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 509mg | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Protein: 22g | SmartPoints: 8
INGREDIENTS:
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
- 4 cups loosely packed chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar
- 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
Chicken:
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. When shimmering, add the chicken to the pan and cook until it lifts easily with a spatula. Flip, and continue cooking until a thermometer inserted in the center reaches 165 degrees F. Remove from pan and set aside while you make the salad.
Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, corn, tomatoes, onions, salsa, and cheese. Divide salad between 6 plates. Slice the chicken and add it to the salad.
- Mash the avocado with the lime juice and remaining salt, and add to the salads with the sour cream.