Chicken and Rice Taco Salad

Now that summer is winding down, I'm planning ahead to ensure that our weeknights go as smoothly as possible. I know that my days are going to be very busy. One thing I don't negotiate, even when our schedule is crazy, is having dinner together with my family. Dinner can sometimes be overwhelming, but with Knorr® Sides, I spend less time in the kitchen and more time with my family.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 427 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup corn
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Yellow Rice
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, or to taste
• 1 cup no-salt-added black beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded lettuce
• 1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken breasts with your favorite taco seasoning and cook in a large skillet until well done.

Step 2

Once chicken is cooked, remove from the skillet and add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add contents from Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Yellow Rice in skillet and follow package directions.

Step 3

Layer a large bowl with tortilla chips (optional), cooked chicken, Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Yellow Rice, corn, black beans, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese. Mix well and serve with sour cream or salsa if desired.