Chipotle Chicken Taco Salads

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Chipotle Chicken Taco Salads
20 min.
6
450kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a vibrant and satisfying dish? Look no further than these delicious Chipotle Chicken Taco Salads! Perfectly crafted for those who are gluten-free and dairy-free, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but also bursting with flavor and nutrition.

Imagine a bed of crisp, leafy romaine lettuce topped with tender, shredded rotisserie chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, enhanced by a zesty chipotle ranch dressing that adds a smoky kick. The addition of sweet corn and crunchy red onion elevates the salad, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or a main course that won't weigh you down, these taco salads are the perfect solution. Plus, the fun of breaking up crunchy taco shells to sprinkle on top adds an exciting crunch that will keep everyone coming back for more. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy, flavorful, and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing 
  • 0.5 cup salsa thick
  • teaspoons chipotles in adobo finely chopped (from 7-oz can)
  • oz the of 1 cos lettuce green
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded
  • cup cherry tomatoes 
  • medium avocado ripe cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup corn sweet whole canned drained
  • 0.5 cup oz. bacon into pieces red thinly sliced
  • 4.6 oz taco shells crushed (12 Count)

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories450kcal
Protein25.64%
Fat53.76%
Carbs20.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
8.64
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.426956619905%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:450.13kcal
22.51%
Fat:27.4g
42.15%
Saturated Fat:6.76g
42.24%
Carbohydrates:23.61g
7.87%
Net Carbohydrates:18.29g
6.65%
Sugar:3.56g
3.96%
Cholesterol:94.36mg
31.45%
Sodium:977.78mg
42.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.4g
58.8%
Vitamin A:3989.59IU
79.79%
Vitamin K:80.9µg
77.04%
Folate:108.48µg
27.12%
Fiber:5.32g
21.3%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.17%
Vitamin C:11.34mg
13.74%
Phosphorus:137.03mg
13.7%
Potassium:455.05mg
13%
Vitamin E:1.75mg
11.64%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.27%
Magnesium:41.57mg
10.39%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.09%
Vitamin B3:1.61mg
8.03%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.61%
Iron:1.34mg
7.45%
Copper:0.15mg
7.45%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.12%
Calcium:54.44mg
5.44%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.39%
Selenium:2.37µg
3.38%