Every night I am always looking for a new Fresh Take on dinner that is healthy and a crowd pleaser for my family. When #CollectiveBias asked me to try Kraft Fresh Take Meal Kit and create a family meal that we would enjoy. I was excited create a Chicken Taco Salad with creamy Avocado Dressing using Kraft Fresh Take Southwest Three Cheese. This meal was a favorite with my whole tribe, great tasting chicken with veggies and homemade baked tortilla chips. I was pleased dinner took a 1/2 hour from start to finish to make. Another plus is the kids could build the salad themselves, so were little chefs also. All left satisfied and happy.
Chicken Taco Salad with Avocado Dressing
- 1 package of Kraft Southwest Three Cheese
- 1 1/2 lb of chicken(4-5) breasts thawed or fresh
- 1 head lettuce or your choice of mixed greens in a bag
- 1 can of sliced olives drained
- 1 can of corn drained
- 1 can black beans drain and rinsed
- 1 pepper (green, yellow, orange or red the color of your choice)
- 2 cups of cooked rice optional
- 4 tortilla (or a bag of chips)
- oil
- Open the package of Fresh Takes, the breadcrumb side and cheese sides are separated so they stay fresh. When you open and pull apart the bag separator then blending the 2 sides.
- Take your chicken moisten (with water or egg) and place in bag, seal shake to coat.
- Place on baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook as directed on package. Discard leftover coating.
- While the Fresh Take Southwest Chicken is cooking, Make the taco chips. Cut the tortilla chips into strips.
- Brush with oil, season with salt and pepper, bake in oven for 10 minutes. To make the avocado dressing
Avocado Dressing
- 1/4 cup of mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 ripe avocado peeled
- 2 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice
- salt / pepper
- Milk 1/2 cup of more depending on how thin you want your dressing
Blend in a food processor until smooth .. or mush the avocado into the other ingredients.
- Now it is time to build your salad with the amazing Fresh Take Southwest Three Cheese Chicken.
- Stack the tortillas, lettuce, rice, black beans, olives, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and chicken.
- Add dressing and enjoy.
The Result: The chicken is a little spicy, the dressing added a cooling and dipping factor. My children loved the build your own aspect of this dinner. My daughter version on the chicken taco salad .. a taco man .. then he had a brother, she ate 2 helpings. I consider that a winning meal, thanks Kraft Fresh Takes Meal kit.
Kraft Fresh takes was very easy to use and all the instruction were located right on the package. You can also use the #FreshTake with other proteins like pork or fish. The Kraft Fresh Take was so easy to find at my local Walmart it was located in with the shredded cheese in the dairy area. Want a Deal ? Also Kraft and Walmart are offering a coupon so you could save and try $1 off the purchase of fresh chicken and Fresh Take at WalmartHave a great week.
wow looks so yummy. my favorite salads are those w/ chicken. AND and big thanks to pointing out where to find it in the grocery store… would never had found them!!!
It was a great option because when I make the crust chicken i never quite get the coating right. I love salads with any protein. thanks for stopping by.
YUM! You are making me hungry. We are actually making Shrimp Tacos tonight for dinner and that Avocado Dressing will go great with them. Thanks for the recipes.
I need to give this a try! I can see so many options to make fun designs for my boys who are normally very picky in what they eat. I bet a could slide a delicious dinner on their plate without them knowing! Also, LOVE that there is that two-sided stay fresh package – awesome idea!
Stephanie- My kids really loved it and it was a great play eat aspect. We live by the 3 bite rule, so they try every thing. (Take, Taste,decide bites) Dont forget to print the coupon.
That looks so yummy!
This looks so delicious… I am sure my kids would love it too! Thanks for the recipe!
brilliant idea with the tortillas!
YUM! I always see the Fresh Takes and always wanted to try them out!
As we head towards Summer I begin consuming a lot of chicken salads, and a lot of avocado! This Fresh Take twist looks simple enough that I can prep most of it in advance of serving! #Client