Zesty Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad for Quick Healthy Lunches

This Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad features a zesty chipotle dressing, offering a quick, flavorful solution for satisfying lunches.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Shredded Chicken store-bought or homemade
1 small Red Onion finely diced
2 stalks Celery finely diced
1/4 cup Cilantro roughly chopped

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 0% fat for lighter version
2 tablespoons Lime Juice about 2 limes
1 tablespoon Chipotle Pepper (in adobo sauce) adjust according to spice preference
1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce from chipotle can
1 clove Garlic freshly minced
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Spatula
Knife
Cutting board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Cook chicken if using raw for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken and set aside.
Prep Veggies: Finely dice onion and celery, chop cilantro. Combine with shredded chicken.
Make Dressing: Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl until blended.
Combine: Pour dressing over chicken and veggies. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste dressing before mixing for perfect flavor balance. Adjust lime, salt, and spices as needed.

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