Chicken Fiesta Salad

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 Recipe by: ANGL8277
This is an attractive and zesty all in one dish. It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. A quick fix for a long day. If desired, top with shredded cheese and tortilla chips
Ingredients
40m 4servings 311 cals
  •     2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  •     1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided
  •     1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  •     1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  •     1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
  •     1/2 cup salsa
  •     1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
  •     1 onion, chopped
  •     1 tomato, cut into wedges
Directions
Prep     10 m
Cook     30 m
Ready in 40 m
  1.     Rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside.
  2.     In a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.
  3.     Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato. Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.

 

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