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A bowl of creamy Mexican Chicken Salad dip topped with chopped herbs and red peppers, served with tortilla chips, flatbread, and a lime wedge on a white plate.

Mexican Chicken Salad

This delish 20-Minute Mexican Chicken Salad is perfect for picnics, weekday meal prep (just add wraps,) or parties and potluck gatherings.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 7 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, about 1 chicken
  • 1 cup whole plain yogurt, Greek is great
  • ½ cup real mayo
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, small, finely chopped
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • lime slices, for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except chicken together in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add chicken. Gently fold with rubber spatula until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Cover and chill in fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor. Shred it finely so it mixes easily with the creamy dressing and seasonings.
  • Combine all the dressing ingredients first before folding in the chicken. This ensures even distribution of flavor and a smooth texture.
  • It’s perfect for meal prep or parties. The flavors only get better after a few hours in the fridge, and it travels well in a cooler for picnics or potlucks.
  • Store it covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before serving, especially if it’s been sitting, to refresh the texture and flavor.
  • This recipe is part of our Healthy Mexican Recipes Collection.
  • We love serving this Mexican Chicken Salad with flour or corn tortillas, chips/crackers, or in a sandwich. Cilantro-Lime Rice and Mexican Rice are favorite sides. 
 
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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 10910mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Diet: Gluten Free
Method: Mixing