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Applebee's Aztec Chicken Salad
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This delicious chicken salad is no longer on the menu at Applebee's. But, you can still enjoy it at home with this copycat recipe.

ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 can (15 ounce size) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounce size) sweet corn, well drained
1/2 purple onion, chopped
2 cups tortilla strips
1 pound mixed greens salad mix
4 ounces grated pepperjack cheese
1 cup Catalina salad dressing
1 teaspoon tabasco (or to taste)
directions
Season the chicken breasts with fajita seasoning. Grill the chicken breasts (or pan-sear) until cooked. Let the chicken breasts stand for 5 minutes then slice.
Combine the bell peppers, black beans, corn, onion, tortilla strips, and salad mix in a bowl and toss to combine.
Combine the Catalina dressing with the tabasco and mix well. Stir the dressing into the salad. Divide the salad between individual salad bowls. Top with the cheese and chicken.
Serve the Aztec chicken salad immediately.
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Please note:
This is a copy cat recipe submitted to CDKitchen by a third-party. This recipe is not an original recipe unless specifically stated and is considered only to be an acceptable "clone" to the original for the home cook to attempt to duplicate. Please also note that many nationwide restaurant chains vary their menus and ingredients by region so the version provided may not be similar to what you may have tried before. All trademarks referenced are property of their respective owners.
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reviews & comments
March 18, 2013
This is a very good recipe with good flavor and a lot for the effort. Just be very careful on how you use the multiplier on this page due to you will be making a whole lot of product. Serve this one to your friends and family. They will love it. J