Southwestern Chicken Salad – bursting with flavor! Super simple to make and tastes great! Cooked chicken, mayonnaise, lime juice, taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, corn kernels, green pepper, celery, tomatoes, and cilantro. Great for parties, potlucks, and meal prep. People always ask for the recipe!
In medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate 25-30 minutes before serving.
Notes:
I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe.
This is a great recipe to use up any leftover cooked chicken. You can use any cooked chopped chicken that you have on hand. Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or chicken legs.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Don't like cilantro? You can leave it out or substitute fresh parsley.
For extra flavor, use a can of Mexicorn corn kernels.
What can I add to Southwestern Chicken Salad?
black beans
avocado
red bell peppers
red onion
cherry tomatoes
Can substitute plain Greek yogurt for some of the mayonnaise to reduce the calories.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.