Chipotle Chicken Salad Recipe

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

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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
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Instructions for this recipe

Start by preparing the dressing by stirring all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

dressing ingredients in a bowl.

Next, assemble all of the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.

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Finally, top all of the salad ingredients in the large bowl with the dressing and toss it all to coat everything well.

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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
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients

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
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22 Comments

  1. I was just wondering what to have for dinner tomorrow…. thanks to your drool-worthy photos my problem is solved! The flavors sound wonderful in this. Thank you for sharing!

  2. What a perfect summer meal. Keeping this one in my back pocket next time, I’m stuck on what to make. Love having fresh salad recipes, especially one as tasty as this.

  3. I’m feeling a kinship with you–whole meal salads and chipotle are my summer favourites too! The spicier the better 🙂 This salad would satisfy anyone, and leftovers would be great for lunch the following day.

    1. I feel the same whenever I see your recipes, Elaine! We are foodie sisters for sure. Have a great chipotle filled summer! Lol. 🙂

  4. Sharon,

    Give Louis a big birthday hug from the both of us!
    Love the picture of the two of you together!

    He is definitely living the charmed life!

    Christel & Renee
    xoxo

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