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Chipotle Chicken Salad

chipotle chicken salad

Makes 4 servings

My husband appreciates the spicy chipotle flavor of this hearty chipotle chicken salad. He also likes to add an extra chipotle to turn up the heat. To make it even quicker, grab the celery used in this recipe from the grocery store salad bar. You’ll have no food waste, plus it’s already cleaned and chopped for you!

If you adore spice, two chipotles in this chipotle chicken salad will not be enough for you. If you’re a bit of a lightweight when it comes to spicy food, then one chipotle may be plenty. I compromise and use two and then serve an extra bit of chopped chipotle on the side. If I have it on hand, I love to add fresh cilantro to this easy chicken salad. This is another dish that seems to taste best the day after it’s made, which makes it perfect to prep ahead of time.

Chipotle Chicken Salad

Kristie Sullivan
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
  • 2 chipotles in adobo sauce chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 large stalk celery chopped (¼ to 1/3 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons red onions finely chopped or
  • 2 teaspoons minced dried onions
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients except the paprika in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the paprika before serving, if desired. This salad is best if refrigerated for at least 30 minutes before eating but can be served immediately.

Notes

Crazy Busy Kitchen Tip: For an even quicker meal, use canned or rotisserie chicken and grab the chopped celery and onions from the grocery store salad bar.  Also, instead of hand-chopping the chipotles (my preference for the best flavor and texture), you can toss them into a small blender with the mayo and lime juice and make a quick sauce to pour over the chicken salad.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chipotle Chicken Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
246
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
38.2
g
59
%
Carbohydrates
 
3.2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1.4
g
6
%
Protein
 
21.3
g
43
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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