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Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad topped with tortilla chips, avocado, black beans, and chipotle vinaigrette

Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad


  • Author: Omar
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 45 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad is a bold, flavor-packed meal loaded with juicy seasoned chicken, crisp veggies, and a smoky chipotle vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, this hearty salad is fresh, satisfying, and easy enough for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning

For the Salad:

  • 45 cups chopped red cabbage
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fire-roasted corn, thawed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, cubed
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija or queso fresco
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Optional:

  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Chipotle Vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 chipotle chili pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken:
    In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil and taco seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Cook the Chicken:
    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the Dressing:
    Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Assemble the Salad:
    In a large bowl, combine cabbage, black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.
  5. Combine and Serve:
    Add chopped chicken and drizzle with dressing. Toss well and serve with tortilla chips if desired.

Notes

Use only half a chipotle pepper for a milder dressing.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~2 heaping cups
  • Calories: 510 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 880 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg