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Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad

Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad for a Flavorful Meal Prep

Discover the Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad, a flavorful meal prep solution bursting with smoky chipotle and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken homemade or store-bought rotisserie chicken
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks Celery finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro chopped, both leaves and stems
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 0% plain for healthier option
  • 1 pepper Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice approximately
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can swap with regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Cook chicken until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F) by boiling or grilling, about 15-20 minutes. If using rotisserie chicken, shred it after cooling.
  2. Prep Veggies: Finely dice celery and red onion. Chop cilantro, adding leaves and stems, and combine with shredded chicken in a large bowl.
  3. Make Dressing: In a smaller bowl, mix mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Add lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce. Mix in smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Toss Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken and veggies. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately with tortilla chips, as a filling for wraps, or atop greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Adjust heat of chipotle pepper according to preference and ensure fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.

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