Southwestern Chicken Salad

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup ranch salad dressing
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 package (1.25-oz.) ORTEGA Taco Seasoning Mix - Regular
• 1 stalk large celery, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tbls. sliced green onion
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Details

Adapted from ortega.com

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oil in large skillet. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink. Remove from skillet; cool.

COMBINE dressing, mayonnaise and seasoning mix in large bowl. Add chicken, celery, bell pepper and green onion; mix until well coated. Cover; refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Stir in cheese before serving. Serve on torn lettuce or lettuce leaves (optional).