Salsa Ranch Chicken Taco Salads

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 16-ounce jar salsa
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • For the salads:
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 packet of Mexican rice, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, rinsed and drained
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Corn chips
  • Salsa
  • Ranch dressing

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the chicken in a Crock pot. Add salsa, chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, and ranch dressing mix; stir to combine and evenly coat the chicken. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours. When ready to eat, remove chicken and shred with two forks.

2. To assemble the salads, arrange lettuce on a plate. Top with rice, beans, corn, chicken, cheese, and corn chips. Add more salsa and drizzle with ranch dressing.