Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad
This chipotle chicken salad adds a spicy, creamy kick to your lunchtime routine. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it's perfect for wraps or with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken use homemade or rotisserie chicken
- 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped, includes leaves and stems
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp lime juice preferably fresh
- 1 chipotle pepper chopped, from adobo sauce
- 2 Tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until creamy and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, and gently toss until everything is thoroughly coated.
- Serve immediately as a filling in wraps, alongside tortilla chips, or enjoy it in a sandwich!
Notes
This Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad is perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.