Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The smoky chipotle pepper adds a spicy kick to the creamy dressing, making this salad a delicious treat.
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Salad:
- 2 cups shredded chicken, homemade or store bought
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1–2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are ok)
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 chipotle pepper (in adobo sauce), chopped
- 2 Tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Prep the salad. Add the shredded chicken, celery, red onion, and chopped cilantro to a large bowl then set it aside.
- Make the “dressing”. Mix the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
- Toss. Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies and mix until fully combined.
- Serve. Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips or use the salad as a filling for a sandwich or wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chipotle Chicken Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Mexican Chicken Salad