Simply Delicious Ranch Chicken Salad

This Simply Delicious Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with flavors and textures. Crispy baked chicken, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese are combined with a zesty homemade ranch dressing. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner, this salad is an easy way to enjoy a healthy and filling meal.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
3. Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
4. Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through. Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, chopped parsley, and chopped chives to make the ranch dressing.
7. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, corn kernels, and shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Add the sliced chicken strips to the salad bowl.
9. Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
10. Serve the Simply Delicious Ranch Chicken Salad immediately and enjoy!

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