Chipotle Chicken Salad
Turn up the flavor with this high protein, bold and creamy chipotle chicken salad! Packed with smoky chipotle heat, tender shredded chicken, crisp veggies, and fresh cilantro, every bite is loaded with zesty, crave-worthy goodness. Tossed in a creamy chipotle lime dressing, this salad strikes the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and satisfying!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken, shredded
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers, chopped
- 3 Tbsp chipotle adobo sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad. Add the shredded chicken, diced red onion, diced celery, and chopped cilantro into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Make the dressing. Mix the mayo, greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, chipotle adobo sauce, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss. Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies and mix until fully combined.
- Serve. This dish tastes great as is with your favorite tortilla chips or as a filling in a sandwich or wrap. The flavors get even more delicious as the chicken salad chills, giving all the smoky, zesty ingredients time to blend together perfectly. Pop it in the fridge and enjoy an even bolder, more flavorful bite later!