Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad Recipes

CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until deep golden brown on the outside and done in the middle (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• For the dressing: While the chicken is cooking, pour the ranch dressing into a bowl. Add the salsa and cilantro and stir to combine.
• For the salad: Next, place the ears of corn in the skillet you used to cook the chicken and roll them around so that the flavorful oil/butter mixture coats the corn. Grill on a grill pan or cook in a separate skillet until the corn is still crisp but has color on the outside. Slice off the kernels with a sharp knife and set aside. Dice the chicken into cubes.
• On a platter, layer the shredded lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, cheese, corn, avocados, green onions, cilantro and crushed chips. Drizzle the dressing all over the top, saving some to serve on the side if you'd like. Serve the salad in individual bowls.

MANGO CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together the beans, corn, tomatoes and 3 tablespoons of the Mexican Style Mango Chipotle Vinaigrette. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy, about 10 minutes.
• Divide the lettuce among 6 bowls and top with the bean mixture and juices, chicken, cheese and tortilla chips. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACO SALADS

Steps:

• Mix Dressing ingredients in small bowl; refrigerate while preparing salad.
• Divide lettuce among 6 dinner plates. Top each with chicken, tomatoes, avocado and corn. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with red onion. Serve with or sprinkle with broken or crushed taco shells.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE CHILES

Steps:

• Combine the water, the quartered onion and the whole crushed garlic cloves in a 2-quart saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, and bring back to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises, and then add the dried herbs. Cover partially, reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. (Cut one in half; the meat should not be pink.) Add salt to taste. Allow the chicken to cool in the broth if there is time. Remove the chicken from the broth when cool enough to handle. Remove from the bone and shred, pulling strips of chicken off the top of the breast. Pull with the grain, and the meat comes apart naturally. You should have about 4 cups of shredded chicken. Strain the chicken broth, and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, skim off and discard the fat, and freeze the broth in smaller containers.
• Mix together the ingredients for the dressing.
• Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with the diced radishes, cilantro, chipotles and all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
• Toss the romaine lettuce with the remaining dressing, and arrange on a platter. Top with the salad. Garnish the top of the salad with the sliced radishes and the sliced avocado, and serve.

CHICKEN TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE

Steps:

• Put chicken thighs in a saucepan and cover with 3 cups water. Add scallions, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, allspice, cloves and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Simmer for 30 minutes, then remove chicken and cool. Shred chicken with your fingers, discarding chicken skin and bone. Strain broth and reserve. You should have about 2 cups shredded chicken.
• Put olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion, season with salt and cook until softened and a bit browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute more. Add chopped chipotle chile and adobo sauce and stir to combine. Add shredded chicken, salt lightly and stir to coat. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, until sauce has thickened somewhat. Keep warm.
• Heat the tortillas over steam or by your favorite method, keeping them soft and pliable.
• Build the tacos quickly: Put a spoonful of the saucy chicken in the center of each tortilla. Top with a teaspoon of chopped white onion, a few slivers of serrano chile, some radish and avocado slices, a teaspoon of queso fresco and a teaspoon of crème fraîche. Add a few cilantro springs and a small pinch of oregano. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, mayonnaise, feta cheese, green onions, sour cream, and chipotle peppers in a bowl. Season with garlic salt and pepper to taste; stir until evenly combined.

CHIPOTLE TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa and the water; cook 1 minute.
• Place 1 cup lettuce in each of 6 bowls or shallow plates; top evenly with tortilla chips, tomatoes, beef mixture, remaining 1/2 cup salsa, the sour cream, onions and cheese.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix seasonings; rub over chicken. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred with 2 forks. Serve over romaine; top as desired.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well.
• Salad: Combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
• Serve immediately.

CHIPOTLE RANCH CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, corn and pico de gallo in a small microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through., Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells. Top with remaining ingredients.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS WITH RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together chipotles with cumin and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. In another bowl, toss together sliced radishes and scallion greens. Dress with olive oil and lime juice; season. Grill chicken, then slice and serve on tortillas, topped with avocado and radish salad. Garnish with radish greens.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SALAD TACOS

Steps:

• The Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and chipotles.
• Season generously with salt, usually about a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
• Add the cabbage, carrot, onion, cilantro and chicken.
• Toss everything together and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Taste and season with additional salt if necessary.
• Finishing The Dish: Scoop the filling into a wide shallow serving bowl, dot with the cubed avocado and dust generously with the cheese.
• Serve with warm tortillas.