Ingredients
– 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
– 1 tablespoon chipotle dressing
– 1 teaspoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 avocado, diced
– ½ cup corn (canned or frozen)
– ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
– ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
– ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
– Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Creating Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad is straightforward and enjoyable when following these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet on medium heat.
2. Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and a bit of olive oil.
3. Cook the Chicken: Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and allow to rest for a few minutes.
4. Slice the Chicken: Once cooled slightly, slice the chicken into strips or cubes.
5. Prepare the Veggies: While the chicken is cooking, wash and chop the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
6. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, tomatoes, corn, black beans, onion, cilantro, and avocado.
7. Add Chicken: Top the salad mixture with the sliced chicken.
8. Dress the Salad: Drizzle chipotle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine everything evenly.
9. Serve: Divide the salad among plates or bowls. Add lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
10. Enjoy: Dig into your delicious Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad and relish each bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 28g