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This Chipotle Chicken Salad has tons of flavor with a smoky, creamy southwestern ranch-style dressing, crisp corn, black beans, sweet tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and tender chicken.
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Salad doesn’t have to be boring! We love this Chipotle Chicken Salad recipe because it keeps us full for hours and is packed with flavor. Other faves include this Avocado Tuna Salad and this Chicken Basil Brown Rice Salad. Check out all of our Healthy Salad Recipes for inspiration.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Chipotle Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- fresh cilantro
- greek style yogurt
- chipotle peppers
- ground cumin
- chili powder
- fresh lime juice
- salt
Salad ingredients:
- romaine lettuce
- cooked chicken
- avocado
- red onion
- black beans
- corn
- tomatoes
- avocado
Instructions for this recipe
Start by preparing the dressing by stirring all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Next, assemble all of the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Finally, top all of the salad ingredients in the large bowl with the dressing and toss it all to coat everything well.
FAQs, tips, and substitutions
- What are chipotle peppers? They are ripened and dried jalapeno peppers. Usually sold in a jar in a smoky adobo sauce.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken breasts to make this super simple and quick. Just pull the meat off the bones and shred it.
- Make this salad into a wrap by rolling it up into tortillas.
- You can substitute the avocado for shredded cheese.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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**This recipe was originally posted on June 3, 2014, updated on July 15, 2018, and updated again on January 7, 2023.**
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Chipotle Chicken Salad Recipe
Sharon Rhodes
This Chipotle Chicken Salad has tons of flavor with a smoky, creamy southwestern ranch-style dressing, crisp corn, black beans, sweet tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and tender chicken.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 283 kcal
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
- ⅓ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- ⅔ cup greek style yogurt
- 1 chipotle pepper, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsps lime juice
- pinch sea salt
Salad Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped romaine *about one head of lettuce
- 2 cooked chicken breasts
- 1 diced avocado
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup corn
Instructions
Prepare the dressing by stirring the ingredients in a bowl.
Assemble all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Top the salad ingredients with the dressing and toss to coat.
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Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken breasts to make this super simple and quick. Just pull the meat off the bones and shred it.
- Make this salad into a wrap by rolling it up into tortillas.
- You can substitute the avocado for shredded cheese.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 33gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 854mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8645IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chipotle chicken salad
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Hello! I'm Sharon Rhodes, the writer, recipe developer, and food photographer behind The Honour System. Since 2013, I have shared straightforward, real-food recipes designed for everyday life. I'm an AP syndicated writer and you might have seen my work featured on platforms such as MSN, Buzzfeed, and Shape. If you enjoy simple, homemade recipes, you are in the right spot.
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