Description
This Loaded Chicken Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a delightful mix of shredded chicken, fresh veggies, and crunchy Fritos. Perfect for a quick dinner or a hearty, healthy meal, this dish combines irresistible flavors and simple preparation, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 454 g) coleslaw mix
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 g) black beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bag (9.75 ounces / 276 g) chili cheese fritos, reserving a handful for topping
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (115 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice, about 2 limes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo, just the sauce, not the peppers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin; toss until mixed well.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, kosher salt, chili powder, and chipotle sauce until creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add most of the Chili Cheese Fritos, crushing lightly if desired, and stir to evenly incorporate the crunch.
- Before serving, top with reserved Chili Cheese Fritos for an added crunch.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Using tri-color coleslaw mix enhances both crunch and color.
Feel free to adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño pepper or chipotle sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
