Taco Salad with Ranch Dressing

Juicy chicken breast strips are tossed with lettuce, two cheeses, olives and crushed chips and tossed with a Tex-Mex styled ranch dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 422 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped black olives
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
• ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
• 1 pound lettuce, chopped
• ¾ (8 ounce) jar medium salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook the chicken breasts in a medium skillet over medium high heat for 12 to 16 minutes, or until chicken is cooked though and juices run clear. Let cool slightly then slice into strips.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, chili powder, lettuce, salsa, dressing, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, olives and tortilla chips until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.