Mexican Chicken Salad Spirals Recipe 465 Food

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cooked and shredded chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, sweet peas and apple into a large bowl.
• Mix gently and stir in the mayonnaise (carefully, to avoid breaking or mashing the cooked vegetables).
• Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Believe me, it is worth the wait, as it will definitely taste better.

ENSALADA DE POLLO RECIPE

Steps:

• Start by cooking the vegetables. Place the potato cubes in a pot of salted boiling water, and boil until the potatoes are just fork tender (about 8 minutes).
• In a separate medium sized pot, simmer the carrots, peas, and corn together until they are just cooked through (about 3 minutes).
• In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, lime juice, and jalapeno brine. Add in the chicken, salt, potatoes, and vegetables, and toss to coat. Taste and adjust salt to your preference.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 hours before serving.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD SPIRALS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to bowl, mixing as you add each ingredient. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Spread about 1/6th of the chicken mix onto each flour tortilla, leaving about an inch all the way around. Roll tightly. Wrap in saran wrap and refrigerate rolls for an hour. Slice about 1-1½ inch thick.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Marinade/Dressing: Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chile, and cook until the garlic is soft and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Cool, reserving the oil.
• In a blender, add the lime juice, cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and the garlic and chile oil. Purée until smooth. Lay the chicken breasts into a large baking dish; pour a third of the marinade on top, then use tongs to evenly coat the thicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
• Heat a grill pan or gas grill to medium to medium-high heat. (Alternatively, start a charcoal fire and let it burn until the coals are medium-hot and covered with white ash.) Lightly brush the onion slices with oil and season with salt. Grill the onion slices and the chicken until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is well-browned, 5-6 minutes per side.
• Guacamole: Chop the grilled onion into small pieces and set aside in a bowl. Pit and peel the avocados; add the flesh to the onion. Add half the remaining Marinade/Dressing; then coarsely mash everything together with a potato masher, large fork, or the back of a spoon. Taste and season with salt, about ½ teaspoon.
• Salad: Put sliced romaine into a large bowl. Add about half the remaining Marinade/Dressing, and toss to combine.
• Assembly: Divide the dressed romaine among four plates. Dollop a portion of the guacamole into the center of each plate. Cut the grilled chicken into cubes and arrange over the guacamole. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining Marinade/Dressing before serving.

MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.
• Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
• Combine all dressing ingredients; stir thoroughly.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
• Chill 1 hour, then serve.
• Note: Instead of mixing lettuce into salad, you can layer it on top to keep it from wilting.

KIKI'S MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently mix the chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, jicama, red onion, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro.
• In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, taco seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

MEXICAN SPIRALS

Steps:

• Gently pulse cream cheese, cilantro, cumin, Chicken, red pepper, and jalepeno in food prosessor until finely chopped.
• Fold in grated cheese.
• Season to taste with salt.
• Spread on tortillas, and roll up tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cover cookie sheet with silpat or foil treated with cooking spray.
• Slice tortillas diagonally 1/2 inch thick and place on sheet.
• Brush with oil and bake 12 -15 min or until light golden.
• Serve hot with sour cream and salsa for dipping.

MEXICAN SPIRALS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, chicken, monterey jack, coriander, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.
• Spread mixture evenly over tortillas.
• Roll up each tortilla tightly around chicken mixture.
• Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Just before serving, cut each tortilla roll into 1/2 inch slices.
• Arrange on greased baking sheet, brush with oil, bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Sprinkle chicken* with garlic salt, then sauté in pan until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Combined cooked chicken, corn tomatoes, black beans, onions and red peppers in a large bowl.
• Stir in dressing.
• Chill at least 1 hour.
• (can be prepared the day before).
• When ready to eat, combine chicken mixture with lettuce.
• Serve along with avocados, cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa.
• Each diner garnishes his own salad as desired.
• *Rotissirie Chicken or left-over chicken works just great!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SPIRALS

Steps:

• Drain roasted red peppers very well, pressing between paper towels to remove all excess moisture and chop.
• In a large bowl, stir together chopped roasted peppers, chicken, cream cheese, dressing mix, olives, onion, chilies, cilantro, and pepper.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Stir pine nuts, if desired, into chicken mixture and spoon evenly over tortillas, spread and roll up.
• Serve whole, cut in half, or sliced in smaller pieces for appetizers.

CREAMY CHICKEN SPIRALS

Steps:

• Cook pasta.
• While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large pan over medium/high heat.
• Add chicken and cook stirring until golden brown, about 3- 4 minutes.
• Reduce heat, add garlic and tomatoes and cook further 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• In a bowl combine sour cream and stock, mix well.
• Add to frying pan with basil and black pepper to taste, reducing heat to low and simmer, stirring for 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta and add to pan with chicken mixture, olives (if using) and parmesan cheese.
• Toss over low heat until heated through.