Tex-Mex Chicken Salad Spread for #SundaySupper

So I’ve always been a bit fancied by salads that look pretty. Salads that have everything all laid out to make a beautiful presentation that will have everyone running to the table. However for this kind of salad spread I’d have to say it’s kiddo-free for my family. My children barley eat vegetables never mind a salad, but they are 1 and 4 I get why it’s not very appealing. So on nights when I crave a pretty looking salad, I arrange a date night for my husband and I. I always make the meat throughout the day to get it ready and then I arrange the rest of the ingredients on my serving platter and keep it in the fridge until the kids are in bed and the chicken is ready. I add the chicken last so it’s warm, top with your favorite cheese and dressing and you have yourself a healthy dinner for two!

I chose this recipe for our budget friendly theme these week because I believe this can be a very filling and healthy dish at a very low cost. If you serve this during the months where you have a garden of tomatoes and cucumbers out back it can be even more cost efficient. Everyone wants to save money, we all know how expensive cooking healthy and fresh can be so join the Sunday Supper family today as we bring you plenty of budget friendly options to get you through the holiday season. This event is being hosted by T.R. of Gluten Free Crumbley and David of Cooking Chat. Thank you both for hosting another fabulous theme!

Ingredients:

1 can of black beans, rinsed
2 large chicken breasts
3 cups of Lettuce, roughly chopped
3 cups of Spinach
1 can of green chili’s
1 small can of blake beans, rinsed
Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
1 large tomato, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
Shredded 4 cheese blend, optional
Red Pepper flakes, use the amount you like
1 tbsp. Chipotle seasoning

Directions:

Place the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot, pour green chili’s on top and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chipotle seasoning. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

Place chopped lettuce on one side of a large serving dish, place the spinach on the other end.

Once chicken is done, remove from crock pot and shred. Add it next to the lettuce. Then add the tomato, cucumber and black beans.

Serve with my low fat Healthier Dijon Viniagrette or Light Chipotle Ranch Dressing and some shredded cheese and you won’t be disappointed.

Here are some other great ideas that will inspire you to get shopping this week! Stock up with plenty of recipes because the holidays are right around the corner and we all need to keep on a budget!

Scrumptious Mains (Breakfast and Dinner)

• Curry Baked Chicken Wings from Chocolate Moosey
• Shrimp Fried Rice from The Redhead Baker
• Spicy Marinated Steak Tacos from Nik Snacks
• Vegan Black Bean Soup from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Slow Cooker Swiss Steak from Nosh My Way
• Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili from Peaceful Cooking
• Curry Veg Soup from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
• Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Beef from Noshing With The Nolands
• Tortelini and Cannelini Minestrone with Spinach from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Addictive Korean Beef Bowl from A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
• Grilled Lemon Chicken with Corn Salad from Brunch with Joy
• Five Bean Chili from The Foodie Army Wife
• Vaca Frita from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers from The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Spaghetti Squash Nests with Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
• Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Cauliflower Chowder from Flavor Mosaic
• Individual Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Cups from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole from Yours And Mine Are Ours
• Mac, Veggie and Cheese Casserole from Cooking Chat
• Loaded Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Chicken Pot Pie Cupcakes from Having Fun Saving
• Vegetable Fried Rice from Basic N Delicious
• Comforting White Bean-Pancetta Soup from The Weekend Gourmet
• Mujadara with Lebanase Salata from Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Hunters Stew from Simply Healthy Family
• Brats and Kraut from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
• Beef Taco Soup from Fit Foodie Runs
• Slow Cooker “Hash Brown” Breakfast Casserole {#lowcarb #glutenfree} from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
• French Toast Pigs in a Blanket from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
• Orecchiette Pasta with Brie, Broccoli and Tomatoes from Family Foodie
• Gluten Free Spinach and Feta Frittata from Gluten Free Crumbley

Satisfying Sides

• Tender Whole Wheat Bread from What Smells So Good?
• Austin-Style Black Beans from The Texan New Yorker
• Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls w/Creamy Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce from Daily Dish Recipes

Sweet Treats

• Apple Blackberry Crisp from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
• Brown Sugar Shortbread from Shockingly Delicious
• Rock Cakes from Happy Baking Days
• Incredible White Chocolate Brownies from The Perfect Brownie
• Rocky Road Brownies from Wallflour Girl
• Autumn Spice Truffles from Desserts Required
• Profiteroles with Caramel Drizzle from Food Lust People Love
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake Donuts from NinjaBaking.com
• Carrot Cake Sheet Cake from Pies and Plots
• Risalamande (Danish Christmas Eve Rice Pudding) from Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Sips, Spreads, and Snacks

• Pumpkin Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Tex Mex Chicken Salad Spread from Momma’s Meals
• Budget Friendly Wines for Budget Friendly #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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