Description
Loaded Chicken Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a delicious mix of rotisserie chicken, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy Fritos. This easy meal is perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy gathering with friends. Enjoy a hearty, flavorful dish that brings comfort to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 454 g) coleslaw mix
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 1 whole chicken)
- 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 very large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin. Toss everything together until evenly distributed.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, kosher salt, chili powder, and chipotle sauce until smooth and creamy.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Add most of the Chili Cheese Fritos (crushing lightly if desired) and stir them in gently to distribute the crunch.
- Just before serving, top with the reserved Chili Cheese Fritos for extra crunch.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Chili Cheese Fritos can be adjusted based on your desired crunch level.
Feel free to add additional veggies or switch them for your favorites.
This dish can be prepared a few hours in advance, just add Fritos before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg