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High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad for Easy Lunches

High Protein Southwest Chicken
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Powerful High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad for Easy Work Lunches

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb), cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake, boil, or grill chicken breasts until cooked through. Shred with two forks and let cool.
  2. Dice red onion and bell pepper. Prepare corn and rinse beans.
  3. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, beans, corn, and veggies. Add dressing and toss until well coated.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

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