Southwestern Chicken Salad

3.9
(15)

A wonderful blend of spices, herbs, and a bit of a "bite" from the jalapeno combine so well with the chicken and corn in this salad. One of my favorites! If you can't get fresh corn, you may substitute frozen corn.

2
Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme, divided

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ¾ teaspoon paprika

  • cup light mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 ½ cups fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • ¾ cup diced orange bell pepper

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Directions

  1. Fill a large skillet with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Add lemon slices, bay leaf, peppercorns and 2/3 of the thyme, and bring to boiling over high heat. Add chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-18 minutes, turning chicken once, until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from liquid and set aside to cool.

  2. In a small skillet, stir together the paprika and remaining thyme over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted paprika mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, ground pepper and nutmeg until evenly blended.

  3. Cube cooled chicken and transfer to a medium bowl. Add prepared dressing, corn, cilantro, orange pepper and jalapeno and toss until evenly coated. Serve warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
11g Fat
19g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 506mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 79mg 88%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 471mg 10%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.