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September 16, 2025
Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad Recipe
Mexican chicken and rice salad came together when dealing with leftover rice and needing dinner, turning out so good it became a regular meal that proves creativity with leftovers pays off. This resourceful recipe demonstrates how leftovers can become exciting new meals while the Mexican seasonings transform simple ingredients into something special. The success story reflects how necessity can inspire great cooking.
I came up with this when I had leftover rice and hadn’t eaten dinner yet. It turned out so good I had to share it. Use leftover chicken or grill a breast. Serve warm or cold.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups salsa
1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and cut into cubes
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Directions
Mix rice, salsa, corn, beans, chicken, avocado, and cilantro together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 567 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 106g | Carbs |
| 20g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 567 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 1019mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate 106g | 38% |
| Dietary Fiber 13g | 47% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 90mg | 7% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 1027mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
