I changed a few things in this recipe. I added my favorite guacamole recipe, which is posted on this site, and I added the bell pepper rings and red onion to the chicken and sauteed them all together rather than adding them raw to the salad.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- Cooking spray
- 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1-1/3 cups thinly sliced green bell pepper rings
- 1 cup sliced red onion, separated into rings
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add chicken, bell pepper rings, and red onion; toss to coat. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add chicken mixture; saute 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Set aside.
- Divide lettuce, cheese, olives, beans, and tomatoes among 4 bowls; top with chicken mixture. Serve with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce.