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September 16, 2025
Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe
Southwestern chicken salad features a wonderful blend of spices and herbs with just a bit of bite from jalapeño that combine perfectly with tender chicken for regional flavor satisfaction. This flavorful preparation showcases how southwestern seasonings can transform ordinary chicken salad into something special and memorable. The jalapeño addition provides controlled heat while the spice blend creates complex flavors that define authentic southwestern cuisine.
A wonderful blend of spices, herbs, and a bit of a “bite” from the jalapeno combine so well with the chicken and corn in this salad. One of my favorites! If you can’t get fresh corn, you may substitute frozen corn.
Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
¾ teaspoon dried thyme, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¾ teaspoon paprika
⅓ cup light mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup diced orange bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Directions
Fill a large skillet with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Add lemon slices, bay leaf, peppercorns and 2/3 of the thyme, and bring to boiling over high heat. Add chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-18 minutes, turning chicken once, until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from liquid and set aside to cool.
In a small skillet, stir together the paprika and remaining thyme over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted paprika mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, ground pepper and nutmeg until evenly blended.
Cube cooled chicken and transfer to a medium bowl. Add prepared dressing, corn, cilantro, orange pepper and jalapeno and toss until evenly coated. Serve warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 230 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 230 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 506mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium 55mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 471mg | 10% |
* 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.
