Chicken
Best Easy Chicken Taco Salad
Delicious taco salad packed with chicken, avocado, and black olives
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 15 minutes
- Total 20 minutes

The Best Easy Chicken Taco Salad Recipe – with avocado, lime, red pepper strips, cheese and olives for a flavorful keto chicken taco salad the whole family will love!

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

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This delicious Easy Chicken Taco Salad Recipe is a family favorite – it comes together quickly (and you can even use leftovers!), is a great meal to take to work, and is perfect for hosting dinner parties because it can be made in bulk and is a good budget dinner for a group.
If you love creamy avocado, zesty lime, savory chicken, and tons of vegetables for color and crunch, this keto chicken taco salad is an easy low-carb, low-calorie recipe that will fill you up and keep you going all day without weighing you down or breaking your low sugar diet.
I love this recipe so much because it’s easily customize-able, you can swap your favorite taco salad fixings in for ones you don’t love as much, and make this taco salad truly your own!
Chicken Taco Salad Recipe Ideas
This deliciously easy low carb chicken taco salad is packed with vegetables- and great for picky eaters because it can be totally customizable and ingredients can easily be added or swapped out for your own personal tastes.
I love to sometimes add all of the ingredients for this deliciously creamy and hearty salad on a table or buffet and encourage guests to make their own delicious chicken taco salad!
Other Vegetables To Use in Chicken Taco Salad:
- Bell Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Poblano Peppers
- Diced Onions
- Zucchini
- Beans
- Pico De Gallo
- Crema
- Celery
- Shredded Carrots
- Pickled Jalapenos

What To Serve With Chicken Taco Salad
This delicious chicken taco salad is a complete meal on its own, but if you’re looking for some delicious side dishes, I have some you’re sure to love for a complete dinner!
- 4 Ingredient Keto Jalapeno Cheese Bread
- Restaurant Style Instant Pot Pinto Beans
- 4 Citrus Margaritas (“no”garitas)
- Avocado Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
- The Best Easy Keto Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
- Bacon Wrapped Cheddar and Garlic Jalapeno Poppers
- Blistered Shishito Peppers
You can find our complete side dish recipe archives here.

Other Low Carb Veggies You’ll Love
If you love this delicious easy chicken taco salad, try some of my other favorite easy keto and low carb vegetable recipes too!
Try these recipes:
Air Fried Broccoli
Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Easy + Crispy)
Roasted Asparagus in Oven
Easy Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Roasted Brussels, Parsnips, and Squash
Best Way To Cook Broccolini
- Grilled Chimichurri Chicken and Vegetables Salad
- The Best B.L.A.T. Chicken Thigh Salad Recipe Ever
- Spicy Thai Beef Salad Recipe
- The Best Classic Egg Salad Recipe
- The Best Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
- Roasted Green Bean Salad

Other Low Carb Chicken Dinners You’ll Love
If you love this deliciously low carb taco salad, you’ll love these other easy low carb chicken recipes:
- Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
- Easy Keto Low Carb Cheesy Pizza Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls Recipe
- Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe
More Low Carb Recipes:
Best Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Easy Baked Greek Chicken Thighs
One Pot Italian Chicken Vegetable Skillet
Crispy Chicken Thighs
Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
Best Grilled Corn on the Cob (3 Methods) — Ready in 20 Min

The Best Easy Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
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The recipe
Best Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
The Best Easy Chicken Taco Salad Recipe – with avocado, lime, red pepper strips, cheese and olives for a flavorful keto chicken taco salad the whole family will love!
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 15 minutes
- Total 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed in 1″ bites)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- ½ white onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp water
To garnish:
- 1 avocado (sliced in half and pit removed)
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded (omit if sticking to paleo/whole 30 diet))
- ⅓ cup arugula
- ¼ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup black olives (sliced)
- 3 cups spinach or romaine mix lettuce
Method
- 1
In a large pan, heat olive oil until shimmery.
- 2
Add chicken to pan and cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned – about 8 minutes.
- 3
Add peppers and onions to pan, cook until lightly browned and soft.
- 4
When peppers and onions are softened, add taco seasoning and water, mix well.
- 5
Let water absorb and reduce, then remove from heat.
- 6
Add salad mix to large bowl.
- 7
Top with chicken and vegetables, as well as cheese.
- 8
Garnish with fresh pico de gallo, serve immediately.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
- Lipper International Bamboo Wood Salad Hands With Knob Handles, 4″ x 7.25″ x 1.25″, One Pair, 24 ounces
- Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set of 8 Stainless Steel Stackable Dual Sided Nesting Teaspoons and Tablespoons for Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients
Nutrition
- Serving1 g
- Calories376 kcal
- Carbohydrates18 g
- Protein28 g
- Fat23 g
- Saturated Fat6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat15 g
- Cholesterol65 mg
- Sodium659 mg
- Fiber9 g
- Sugar4 g







