Mexican Chicken Salad – A Yummy Twist on a Classic!

This recipe for Mexican Chicken Salad is such a fun tex-mex twist on an old classic! It’s so easy to make and perfect for summer BBQs!

Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe

Ready to completely level-up your appetizer game this summer? This Mexican Chicken Salad recipe is the BEST for a spicier twist on an old classic!

This salad is such a hit at picnics, barbecues, or even as a main dish for a regular family dinner. The only preparation required is to pour a bunch of yummy ingredients into a bowl – my favorite kind of meal! 😉

Here’s how to make this tasty treat!

🍴 Menu Planning Note: You can also find this recipe in Week 4 of our Summer Menu Plan!

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Black beans
• Green chiles
• Black olives
• Sweet onion
• Sour cream
• Mayonnaise
• Taco seasoning
• Fritos for serving

How to make Mexican Chicken Salad

I can’t stress enough just how easy this recipe is to toss together!

Add all of your ingredients to a large (read: larger than you think!) bowl. Stir it all together and boom – you’re done!

This chicken salad is best served cold so cover and chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

Grab your favorite tortilla chips or Fritos to dip!

Print Recipe

Mexican Chicken Salad

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 650kcal

Ingredients

• 4 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 oz can chopped green chiles
• 2.25 oz can sliced olives
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 oz pkg taco seasoning
• 1 pkg corn chips (optional)

Instructions

• In large bowl, combine all ingredients except corn chips.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Serve with corn chips, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal

Here’s what Grocery by PPP members are saying: 

This is the best chicken salad. My family asks for it all the time. We made it as an easy lunch while on a road trip, needless to say, it is now a staple each time we travel. – Jennifer

Tips for making spicy chicken salad

This recipe is so fun and versatile, and take substitutions or additions so well! Don’t like black beans? Skip ’em! Want to add something? Toss in some corn or diced red pepper. Like it spicier? Add some jalapeno. The possibilities are endless!

If you’re watching calories, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream and mayo in this recipe.

If you want your dressing to be a little creamier, feel free to double up the dressing and mix ahead of time; then, combine the rest of your ingredients and mix in the dressing.

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