Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (white or yellow)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups shredded chicken (about 1 ½ lbs or 24 ounces)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ⅔ cup gluten free taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup water
- 4 cups chopped lettuce (Iceberg or romaine)
Optional Toppings
- Avocado slices
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo salsa
- Baja sauce
- Red onion
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Cherry tomatoes
- Black olives
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Onion: Measure 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a skillet and place it over medium heat on the stovetop. While the oil warms, dice your onion. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Prepare Seasoned Chicken Mixture: Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly. Add the black beans, shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, gluten free taco seasoning, and ⅔ cup of water to the skillet with the sautéed onions. Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook until the mixture is heated through, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Lettuce Base: Roughly chop the lettuce (Iceberg or romaine) and create a bed of greens in each serving bowl to serve as the base of your salad.
- Assemble the Salad: Spoon the warm chicken and bean mixture evenly over the bed of chopped lettuce in each bowl.
- Add Desired Toppings: Customize each salad with optional toppings such as avocado slices, guacamole, pico salsa, Baja sauce, red onion, shredded cheese, sour cream, cherry tomatoes, black olives, or chopped green onions to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Optionally serve the salad with crispy tortilla chips on the side for extra crunch and enjoy your delicious shredded chicken taco salad!
Notes
- Shredded chicken can be prepared ahead of time using a rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts.
- Use gluten-free taco seasoning to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Feel free to adjust toppings based on your preferences and dietary needs.
- To reduce sodium, opt for low-sodium canned black beans and taco seasoning or make your own seasoning blend.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce as a topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
