Easy Taco Chicken Salad

Easy Taco Chicken Salad – A Fresh Flavor-Packed Meal Prep Recipe

This Taco Chicken Salad recipe is a fresh and delicious twist on two classic recipes tacos and chicken salad! Make this with seasoned chicken, a mix of mayo and Greek yogurt, veggies and some spicy (or not) taco seasoning and you will have a chicken salad you cannot stop eating!

This is a high protein dish that you can make using grilled, poached, shredded, or even your favorite rotisseerie chicken. Making this an easy meal to make fresh or to use up leftovers you have in the fridge.

Not only is the dish a protein-rich meal, it is also an extremely easy way to meal prep for the week. Taco Chicken Salad is just one of a few chicken salads I have on the website, they are so fresh, protein rich, and if you use the Greek yogurt instead of straight mayo it is also a healthier version of the classic chicken salads of yesteryear.

Why You’ll Love Taco Chicken Salad

As many of the recipes on this website are, this is a quick and easy meal you can throw together after you get home from practice, a busy day at work, or just don’t really feel like cooking. But this recipe is still a delicious and healthy meal!

Not only is this a quick recipe for a busy weeknight, it is also a great meal for meal prep. It lasts for several days when stored in the refrigerator. This is a great a great protein filling for a wrap, in a sandwich, or on top of a bed of lettuce.

There is so much protein and fiber packed into this dish. Eating vegetables needs to be a priority just as much as eating your protein does and this Taco Chicken Salad is filled with yummy veggies. Plus you can also serve it on a bed of spring greens or your favorite types of lettuce.

You can also add more of your favorite taco toppings to the filling. Jalapenos or other peppers would add some extra spice and kick to this. Or olives, shredded cheddar cheese, and so many more options, just stir them in!

Also a huge bonus for this recipe is that it is naturally gluten-free you can feel comfortable serving this to any guest that comes by. It is also a great option for a picnic or potluck if you have a way to keep it cool.

Tips for a Perfect Taco Chicken Salad

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One way to save time with preparing Taco Chicken Salad would be to use pre-cooked chicken. This could be convience purchased chicken from the store in the freezer section or shredding up a rotisserie chicken. You can even pre-cook your own chicken and store it in the freezer for when you are ready to use it. If you are going to try this, I would suggest storing it in a glass container to prevent flavor transfers.

To make sure it has a delicious taco flavor, make sure to use enough of the taco seasoning. The dairy in the Greek yogurt will tone down the spiciness of anything you decide to put in. This means you might want to add a little more taco seasoning to the recipe. Just make sure to taste it as you go so you know when enough is enough for the seasoning.

If you want to change it up a little, you can easily swap out the Greek yogurt and mayo mix for a delicious cilantro lime dressing (you can find my version here) this would give such a delicious change to the traditional Taco Chicken salad.

Lastly, if you want a little crunch you can crush up a few tortilla chips or add some shredded carrots for the extra texture.

Meal Prep and Storage Tips for Taco Chicken Salad

Mix all of the ingredients together in a dish a day or so before you want to eat it. This way the flavors meld together and it makes it as flavorful as it can be.

Store in air tight containers like these, it will last up to 4 days if it store properly in the fridge. These make packing grab-and-go lunches so easy in the morning as you can have it all seperated out and ready to go without even thinking about it.

Other Chicken Salad Recipes to Try

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Ranchy Chicken Salad

Classic Chicken Salad