Southwest Chicken Salad
Creamy Southwest chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers, lime, and smoky spices for a bold and flavorful lunch or sandwich filling.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Chef Knife
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cups rotisserie chicken shredded or chopped
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño finely. Chop the cilantro and cut the corn kernels from the cob if using fresh corn.
- Add the diced vegetables, cilantro, and corn to the bowl with the chicken.
- Stir in the drained black beans and mix gently to distribute the ingredients.
- In a separate bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk the dressing until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Smaller pieces give the salad a better deli-style texture.Remove jalapeño seeds for mild heat or keep them for a spicier version.
Chicken salad always tastes better after chilling.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder salad.
- This salad tastes even better after resting in the refrigerator.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 761IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
