Doritos Chicken Taco Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy chicken, fragrant taco seasoning, vegetables, and crunchy Doritos combine for a vibrant taco salad.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ For the Chicken
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900 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
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3 tablespoons low sodium taco seasoning
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120 millilitres water
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Non-stick cooking spray, for sautéing
→ Salad Base and Toppings
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Romaine lettuce, freshly chopped
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Cooked corn kernels
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Cherry tomatoes, sliced
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Green onions, sliced
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Doritos Nacho Cheese flavoured chips, crushed
→ To Serve
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Ranch dressing
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Catalina dressing
→ Optional Garnishes
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Black beans, drained and rinsed
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Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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Sliced black olives
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Avocado slices
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Crispy bacon, chopped
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Fresh lime wedges
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Sour cream
# Steps to Prepare:
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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Add cubed chicken and season with salt and black pepper.
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Sauté chicken, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until cooked through and lightly golden.
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Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken. Pour water over the chicken and stir to evenly coat.
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Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Remove from heat.
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Arrange chopped romaine lettuce in serving bowls. Top with cooked corn, sliced cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
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Spoon hot or chilled taco chicken over the prepared salad. Add crushed Doritos Nacho Cheese chips and your preferred toppings.
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Drizzle ranch or Catalina dressing over each salad just before serving. Garnish with additional optional toppings as desired.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Wait to add Doritos and dressing until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
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Chicken and vegetables can be prepared ahead and chilled, then assembled when needed.
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Both ranch and Catalina dressings complement the flavors well.