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Taco Salad with Ranch Dressing


"Juicy chicken breast strips are tossed with lettuce, two cheeses, olives and crushed chips and tossed with a Tex-Mex styled ranch dressing."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pound lettuce, chopped
  • 3/4 (8 ounce) jar medium salsa
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped black olives
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Slice chicken into strips and saute in a medium skillet over medium high heat for 12 to 16 minutes, or until chicken is cooked though and juices run clear. Let cool slightly then slice into strips.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, chili powder, lettuce, salsa, dressing, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, olives and tortilla chips until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.