This Southwest Chopped Chicken Salad combines tender seasoned baked chicken with fresh vegetables, black beans, and corn in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, making it an ideal high-protein meal-prep option that stays fresh for days.
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Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Cover with plastic wrap and tenderize with a meat mallet.
Brush the chicken with olive oil and season generously on both sides with black pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Place the seasoned chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 25 minutes.
While the chicken bakes, dice the red and green bell peppers, red onion, roma tomatoes, and thinly slice the green onions. Finely chop the cilantro. Add all chopped vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
Cut the kernels off the ear of corn and add to the bowl. Add the rinsed and drained black beans.
Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes, then dice it into small pieces.
Add the diced chicken to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
To make the dressing, add Greek yogurt, lime juice, and additional seasonings (cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper) directly to the bowl.
Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
Portion the salad into meal prep containers and refrigerate.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; keep dressing separate if not serving immediately, then toss before eating.
Yes, chop and store components separately, then combine with dressing up to 24 hours before serving. This prevents the salad from becoming soggy.
Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part.
Yes, shredded rotisserie chicken works well and saves time; use about 4 cups of shredded meat.
Avocado-lime dressing, ranch made with Greek yogurt, or a cilantro-lime vinaigrette complement the Southwest flavors.
Yes, all base ingredients are naturally gluten-free; verify that any pre-made dressing or seasoning blends are certified gluten-free.
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