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Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad

Zesty Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad for Quick, Flavorful Meals

This Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad combines vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for quick meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 small Red Onion Diced.
  • 0.5 cups Celery Diced.
  • 0.5 cups Cilantro Chopped, include stems.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 0.5 cups Mayonnaise Base of dressing.
  • 0.5 cups Plain Greek Yogurt 0% fat for healthier option.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Juice from about 2 limes.
  • 1 whole Chipotle Pepper From adobo sauce, adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce Enhances chipotle flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika For smokiness.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Forks
  • knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook chicken (if not using rotisserie) at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, season with salt and pepper, then shred.
  2. Dice celery and red onion, chop cilantro and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  4. Pour dressing over chicken and veggies, gently toss until well-coated.
  5. Serve immediately in a wrap, as a sandwich filling, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust ingredients to suit your taste. Enjoy fresh or store for up to three days.

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