Name: Chipotle Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 18, 2026

Chipotle Chicken Salad is a smoky, spicy mix of chicken, vegetables, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This flavor-packed salad is a delicious twist on the classic chicken salad, offering all the smoky goodness of chipotle with a refreshing crunch and a creamy, satisfying dressing.

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Chipotle Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Cook chicken breasts then shred using two forks, set aside in a medium sized bowl

In a blender or food processor mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and 1/2 to a whole can of the chipotle peppers (the amount of peppers depends on your personal taste and how spicy you want it to be) and blend until smooth.

Add the chipotle mixture to the shredded chicken and onion. Mix until well combined.

Chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chipotle Depth Technique 🌶️
Finely mince the chipotle peppers and mix them thoroughly to distribute the smoky heat evenly throughout the chicken salad dressing.
Moisture Mastery 💦
Poach chicken breasts in seasoned broth instead of dry cooking to ensure maximum tenderness and prevent the meat from becoming dry and stringy.
Flavor Layering Trick 🧂
Toast your all-purpose seasoning in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds before using to enhance its aromatic compounds and intensify the overall flavor profile.
Texture Balance Secret 🥣
Dice celery and onions into uniform, small pieces to ensure consistent crunch and even distribution of texture throughout the salad.
Creaminess Calibration 🥄
Mix sour cream and mayonnaise in a 1:2 ratio to achieve the perfect balance of tanginess and rich, creamy consistency.

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