This would be a great recipe idea for a potluck event. We are big fans of Mexican-type dished in my family.
Chicken BLT Taco Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
1/2 cup Old El Paso® Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup French dressing
Salad:
8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
6 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce
1 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into thin wedges
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterrey-Jack cheese blend
1/4 cup sour cream, if desired
1 cup small triangular tortilla chips
Prepare:
- In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towel; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add chicken to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center. Cool slightly. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chilled.
- In deep 3-quart salad bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, bacon, bell pepper and tomatoes. Top with dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- Just before serving, top with cheese, avocado, sour cream and tortilla chips.
Recipe and image courtesy of BettyCrocker.com & Stretching Your Budget!
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