Description
Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad is a creamy and smoky salad made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty chipotle ranch dressing. It delivers a rich mix of creamy, crunchy, and slightly spicy flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup tortilla strips
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Chop lettuce and vegetables into even pieces and prepare cooked chicken
2. Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chipotle sauce, ranch seasoning, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth
3. Combine chicken, vegetables, beans, and cheese in a large bowl
4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated
5. Add tortilla strips on top just before serving for crunch
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time
Chill the salad before serving for deeper flavor
Keep tortilla strips separate until serving to maintain crisp texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad, Smoky Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad, Spicy Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad