Chicken Fajita Salad

Chicken Fajita Salad combines all the flavorful freshness of grilled chicken fajitas in salad form.

With little hassle, this chicken fajita salad delivers huge taste. It has some of the same ingredients as our chicken avocado salad, but some others are different. Additionally, we've added our own handmade chipotle ranch dressing to give it an extra smokey bite. If you want the flavors of a chicken fajita without the tortillas, this salad is fantastic.

It is loaded with seasoned chicken, onions, peppers, and ripe avocados that have been sautéed. If eaten within a couple of days, this salad is a terrific alternative for meal planning.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless, thinly sliced similar to cutlets
• 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning - store bought or homemade
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 2 cups bell peppers - any variety, cut into thin strips
• ½ cup white onion - thinly sliced
• 4 cups romaine lettuce - chopped
• 1 avocado - cut into slices
• 1 tablespoon lime juice - freshly squeezed
• ½ cup chipotle ranch dressing

How to make chicken fajita salad:

Season the chicken first. I like to use fajita seasoning, which can be either homemade or purchased. Simply make use of what you have. Over medium heat, preheat a flat or cast-iron skillet. Add the oil and the chicken to the heated pan.

The chicken should be cooked for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until an instant-read thermometer placed into the thickest portion of the bird registers 165°F. Depending on how thickly the individual chicken breasts are chopped, the cook time will vary significantly. Remove the chicken from the oven once it is done cooking and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

The peppers and onions should be cooked in the same pan. They should be cooked for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onions start to sweat and the peppers soften, in the hot pan.

After taking the peppers and onions out of the skillet, assemble the salad. In a sizable serving dish, arrange the chopped lettuce and then the chicken slices.

Add the avocado after adding the sautéed peppers and onion. Sprinkle freshly squeezed lime juice over several lime wedges. Add some chipotle ranch dressing and devour right now. Any leftovers must be refrigerated and consumed within three days.

Can taco seasoning be used for fajita seasoning?

Yes, you are welcome to use any seasoning you choose. Utilizing a flavor you'll appreciate is crucial.

Can rotisserie chicken be used in place of cooked chicken?

Absolutely! This salad would taste fantastic with rotisserie chicken and require around 10 to 12 minutes less cooking time. It won't be prepared in the same manner as chicken fajitas, though.

Does pre-sliced chicken work?

For fajitas, our neighborhood store provides pre-sliced chicken. If you can find anything comparable, that would be a fantastic substitute for this dish. Pre-sliced chicken tends to dry up rapidly, so be aware of that as the sole negative.