Get a healthy summer dinner on the table fast with my Southwest Chicken and Spinach Salad! I don’t know about you, but I try to avoid turning my oven on until September if I can help it. Quick and healthy meals that I can pull together in minutes on busy summer days are a must. If you are not a fan of spinach, feel free to substitute Romaine lettuce as well. If you are feeling extra daring, a few slices of avocado would be so yummy on top of this tasty dinner salad.
Southwest Chicken & Spinach Salad
Makes 4 generous dinner sized servings
16 oz baby spinach (I like to use pre-washed organic spinach)
4 green onions, finely sliced and set aside for garnish
4 chicken breasts cut into 1″ chunks
15 oz can of black beans rinsed and drained
16 oz can of whole kernel corn drained
3 T. taco seasoning mix (I like to use a gluten free taco seasoning)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. milk
1 T. dried parsley
1 t. prepared mustard
1/2 t. minced garlic
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
2-3 t. chili powder
A few pinches of Cayenne to taste
Evenly distribute the spinach into four large salad or pasta bowls and set aside
In a nonstick pan saute the cubed chicken in a few teaspoons of olive oil under golden and no longer pink in the middle. Add the taco seasoning, 1/3 cup of water, corn, and black beans. Mix well and simmer until thickened , about 15 minutes.
I like to serve with warm corn tortillas and butter, along with tall glasses of fresh lemonade for a easy summer dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes!
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Oh my goodness….this looks so delicious! I am totally pinning this! Thanks for the inspiration!
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karianne
Looks fast, easy and good! All my requirements for a great recipe. I've got it pinned and its one that I'll really make….probably tonight. Thanks,
Lynn
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I’ve been looking for a new twist on this recipe, and the way you balanced those flavors sounds perfect. I’m definitely planning to try this out for dinner this weekend!
Chicken simmers with taco seasoning, black beans, and corn — spoon it over spinach, drizzle with that creamy dressing, and you’ve got a solid no‑oven summer meal.
That Southwest Chicken and Spinach Salad sounds like exactly the kind of dinner I need on a busy night—fast, easy, and still satisfying. I like that it’s one of those recipes you can actually pin and make the same week, and the fact that it ended up on your favorites list says a lot.
This is a smart, practical summer recipe—it delivers a hearty, healthy dinner in under 30 minutes without heating up the kitchen, making it ideal for busy home cooks and anyone craving fresh, flavorful meals during the hot months.
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This salad looks amazing! I’ve been trying to eat healthier lately, and this is exactly the kind of vibrant meal I need. It reminds me of some recipes I saw on Choicer Voicer, which are great for finding delicious and nutritious options. Definitely going to try this out this week!
The combination of Southwest-seasoned chicken with spinach sounds like exactly the kind of quick dinner I need on busy nights. I like that it feels hearty enough to be a full meal but still fresh and simple. This is definitely going on my weeknight list.
I like that this Southwest chicken and spinach salad sounds hearty enough for dinner but still quick to throw together. The combo of chicken, spinach, and those bold Southwest flavors is exactly the kind of meal I’d make on a busy weeknight.
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