Go Back
Homemade Simple Chicken Nacho Salad Recipe photo
Print Recipe Save it for later

Simple Chicken Nacho Salad Recipe

A quick, crunchy chicken nacho salad topped with cheese, sour cream, and a zesty ranch-salsa dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts cooked and chopped
  • 2 cups tortilla chips
  • 4 cups lettuce
  • 14.5 ounces black beans canned, rinsed well
  • 2 pieces tomatoes quartered
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 3 tablespoons salsa

Instructions

  • In a large serving bowl, layer the chopped cooked chicken over the lettuce.
  • Add the rinsed black beans and quartered tomatoes on top of the lettuce and chicken.
  • Sprinkle the tortilla chips across the salad, then evenly top with shredded cheese.
  • Spoon the sour cream over the salad in small dollops.
  • In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and salsa until combined to make the dressing.
  • Drizzle the ranch-salsa dressing over the assembled salad and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • large serving bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Small Bowl

Notes

  • Use warm cooked chicken for a more comforting salad.
  • Rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce sodium.
  • Add chips just before serving to keep them crisp.