Southwest Protein Bowl with Grilled Chicken & Corn
Welcome to a protein-loaded southwest experience! Start with our new Southwest Power Salad Kit, featuring a creamy ranch dressing (yum) with added whey protein (whoa), and “tortilla” strips made with chickpeas. With 20g of protein per bag, this salad’s got gains. In this recipe, we’re making it even more protein-packed with grilled chicken and even more flavorful with corn, sliced avocado, lime, and cilantro.
- Active Time:
- 15 minutes
- Total TIME:
- 25 minutes
- SERVINGS:
- 1
Ingredients
- 1 Taylor Farms Protein Southwest Chopped Salad Kit
- 4–5 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup corn (fresh, grilled, or thawed frozen)
- Olive oil
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, lime wedge, chopped cilantro
Directions
- Brush chicken with olive oil and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill (or use a grill pan) over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice or chop.
- If using fresh corn: grill directly until lightly charred, then cut kernels from the cob. If using frozen or canned: sauté in a hot skillet with a little olive oil until warmed and lightly caramelized.
- Add greens from the Southwest Power Salad Kit to a large bowl. Toss with the included dressing. Sprinkle in the kit’s protein toppings and crunch.
- Top with grilled chicken and corn. Add avocado, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime if you’re feeling extra.
Team Protein: Getting More Protein in Your Salads
We love adding strong proteins like meats and legumes to salads to keep balanced, but we also thought it was time to pack some of our bagged salads with even more protein!
Enter the Taylor Farms Power Kits, featuring this Southwest chopped salad as well as a Green Goddess and Caesar version. Because anywhere we can add extra protein is a good thing for our muscles, our bones, and our bodies’ general well-being.
Each kit is thoughtfully built with hearty greens, crave-worthy toppings, and a serious protein boost that turns your salad from a side into a satisfying main. It’s the kind of fuel that keeps you fuller longer—whether you’re powering through meetings, workouts, or after-school chaos.
Try them all and see which one earns a permanent spot in your fridge.
