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Slightly Spicy Chipotle Chicken Salad

URL: https://bakingmischief.com/slightly-spicy-chipotle-chicken-salad/

Ingredients

Dressing

  • cup sour cream
  • cup fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Salad

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste taco seasoning or a little cumin and chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
  • ½ small red onion, sliced
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can whole-kernel corn, drained
  • 1-2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • to taste crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning, then cook in a greased pan until fully cooked.
  3. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth or water, scrape the bits, and pour over the chicken. Let it rest, then dice.
  4. In the same pan, add onions and cook until desired doneness, then add beans and corn until heated through.
  5. Combine lettuce, chicken mixture, dressing, and tomatoes in a large bowl and toss well.
  6. Top with cheese and crushed tortilla chips if desired, then serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
5 servings
Calories
381
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
90mg

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