Chipotle Chicken Taco Salads

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Chipotle Chicken Taco Salads
20 min.
6
418kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a vibrant and satisfying dish? Look no further than these Chipotle Chicken Taco Salads! Perfectly crafted for those who are gluten-free and dairy-free, this recipe is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish. With a delightful combination of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

Imagine a bed of crisp romaine lettuce topped with tender shredded rotisserie chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a zesty chipotle dressing. The addition of sweet corn and crunchy taco shells adds texture and a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. 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 fit the bill perfectly.

Not only is this dish a feast for the eyes with its colorful presentation, but it also packs a nutritious punch with a balanced caloric breakdown. With 418 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, and let’s whip up a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Your family and friends will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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

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

Calories418kcal
Protein23.88%
Fat53.25%
Carbs22.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.5
Glycemic Load
8.63
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.689565220605%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:418.34kcal
20.92%
Fat:25.23g
38.82%
Saturated Fat:5.37g
33.54%
Carbohydrates:24.39g
8.13%
Net Carbohydrates:18.89g
6.87%
Sugar:4.11g
4.57%
Cholesterol:80.91mg
26.97%
Sodium:693.43mg
30.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.46g
50.91%
Vitamin A:3989.73IU
79.79%
Vitamin K:80.89µg
77.04%
Folate:110.51µg
27.63%
Fiber:5.5g
22.01%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.82%
Vitamin C:12.32mg
14.94%
Phosphorus:139.19mg
13.92%
Potassium:472.82mg
13.51%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12%
Vitamin E:1.74mg
11.62%
Magnesium:42.29mg
10.57%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.4%
Vitamin B3:1.61mg
8.04%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.78%
Copper:0.15mg
7.67%
Iron:1.36mg
7.54%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.3%
Calcium:56.77mg
5.68%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.47%
Selenium:2.4µg
3.43%