Chicken Taco Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

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In my mind crock pot and rotisserie chicken recipes are synonymous for ‘no brainer weeknight dinners”.  And in the case of this meal, it’s really a stretch to even call this a ‘recipe’.  So, pour a glass of wine, pull out your chopping block and start ‘assembling’ dinner.  Now don’t be worried your lack of sweating it out in the kitchen is going to result in a less than fabulous meal. Quite the opposite! This is a home run! Now, for those who are taking full advantage of the ‘assembly’ nature of this meal, just add a little adobo to your bottled ranch. You really can’t go wrong. Mmmmm.

 

Chicken Taco Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE PREP TIME : MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 cups lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, skin removed and cubed
  • 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 ear corn, husk on
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups tortilla chips
  • Chipotle Ranch Dressing
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, green parts minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut the base off the corn – leaving the husk intact.
  2. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Remove and let stand in the husk for a minute or two longer. Slide the husk and silk off and cut the kernals from the ear.
  3. Combine dressing ingredients with a whisk or blender stick. Start with 1T of chipotle and add more if desired.
  4. Assemble your salads by dividing the lettuce equally amoung 4 bowls. Top each with equal portions of chicken, tomato, corn, cheese, black beans, and tortilla chips.
  5. Serve with dressing.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 416g Calories 652 Fat 30 Sat Fat 11 Sodium 1621 Carbs 56 Sugars 7 Fiber 10 Protein 41.

NOTES

KID NOTE: Deconstruct the salad and serve portions of chicken, veggies, cheese and beans.

VEGETARIAN TIP: Omit the chicken.

GLUTEN MODIFICATIONS: Gluten free as written.

3 Comments

  1. dale goodloe says:
    September 14, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Would be nice to have a print option.

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  2. Lois Klarenbach says:
    October 14, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Yes, Please have a print button included!

    Reply

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