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Healthy Chipotle Chicken Salad

This bold and zesty chicken salad is loaded with smoky chipotle flavor and crisp veggies. It uses a light Greek yogurt dressing to keep things healthy. It is perfect for a quick family lunch or your weekly meal prep!
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Course: Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, American (Southwestern), Southwestern
Keyword: Easy Meal Prep, healthy chipotle chicken salad recipe, High Protein, high protein lunch
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

For the Creamy Chipotle Dressing:

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • ½ tsp chipotle chili powder

For the Salad Base:

  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
  • ½ cup canned sweet corn, drained
  • red bell pepper, finely diced
  • orange bell pepper, finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Make the Dressing: Put your Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice into a blender. Add the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, salt, garlic, and chili powder. Blend it until it is perfectly smooth. It will turn a beautiful light orange color.
  • Mix the Salad: Grab a large mixing bowl. Toss in your shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced peppers. Add the red onion, romaine lettuce, and fresh cilantro.
  • Combine: Pour that creamy dressing right over the chicken and veggies. Use a large spoon to stir everything together. Make sure every single bite is coated in that amazing sauce.
  • Taste and Adjust: Give it a quick taste. You can add a little more black pepper or salt if you think it needs it.
  • Serve: You can eat this right away, or you can put it in the fridge to chill. It actually tastes even better after a few hours because the flavors dance together!

Notes

  • Prep Ahead: Tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
  • Heat Level: Start with 1 chipotle pepper if you prefer less spice.
  • Shortcuts: Use rotisserie chicken for a super fast prep.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Versatility: Great for wraps, lettuce cups, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 7g