adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad
Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad
0 Likes
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Spicy Mexican quinoa salad with chicken, avocado, and jalapeno salsa.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup quinoa
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix, divided
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
  • 0.5 red onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 0.5 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 0.33333334326744 cucumber, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions:
  • In a saucepan, combine water, quinoa, and half of the taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
  • Combine the chicken with the remaining taco seasoning in a bowl, allowing it to rest for 10 minutes to enhance the flavor.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken until fully cooked, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken and quinoa to a bowl and chill in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix together avocado, red onion, celery, spinach, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeno peppers. Add the chicken-quinoa mixture and salsa, and stir until well combined.

Similar Recipes