Description
Make lunchtime exciting with these flavorful Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwiches! This easy recipe offers a zesty twist on the classic chicken salad, infusing it with taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and fresh ingredients for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for picnics or quick lunches, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with protein and veggies, making it a nutritious option that everyone will enjoy. Serve it in wraps, croissants, or toasted bread—each bite delivers a burst of flavor that keeps you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb cooked shredded chicken breast
- ¾ cup low fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup enchilada sauce
- ½ ounce taco seasoning
- 1 can (3.5 oz) green chiles
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1 green pepper (diced)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, green chiles, corn, diced green pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more mayo if necessary.
- Serve immediately in your choice of wraps or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added crunch and freshness, consider including diced avocado or jalapeños. To enhance flavors, chill the salad in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.