Black Bean and Chicken Taco Salad
Black Bean and chicken taco salad is a delicious spin on the classic taco salad recipe made with spice-rubbed chicken.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 701kcal
Author: Aileen Clark
- 1 can Bush's Black Beans
- 3/4 cup medium salsa
- 1/2 cup cilantro divided and chopped
- 1 packet or 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound thin cut chicken breasts
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 avocados sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and set aside. 
- Drain and rinse the Bush's black beans and pour into a medium bowl. Add in the medium salsa and `1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Refrigerate. 
- In a small bowl, whisk together the taco seasoning and olive oil. 
- Place the chicken breasts on the lined cookie sheet and brush with the taco seasoning mixture. 
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and slice. 
- Once the chicken is baked, put together the salad. Start with a thin layer of tortilla chips followed by the shredded lettuce. Add the chicken, sour cream, and avocado. Top with the black bean dressing. 
- Serve immediately.