Creamy Chipotle Chicken Salad
Creamy chipotle chicken salad with cottage cheese dressing
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast681g≈ 3 × 8 oz
- Cottage Cheese - 4%250g≈ 1 × 1 cup
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo30g≈ 2 × 1 pepper
- Lime - Juiced30g≈ 0.75 × 1 lime yield
- Celery150g≈ 1.25 × 1 cup sliced
- Red Onion100g≈ 1 medium
Estimated Cost
- Chicken Breast (681g)$5.99
- Cottage Cheese - 4% (250g)$1.17
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (30g)$0.26
- Lime - Juiced (30g)$0.67
- Celery (150g)$0.66
- Red Onion (100g)$0.28
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Let rest for 5 minutes, then dice or shred.
- 2
Add the cottage cheese and chipotle peppers in adobo to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- 3
Finely dice the celery and red onion.
- 4
Combine the chicken, celery, and red onion in a large bowl. Pour the chipotle cottage cheese over the top and add the lime juice. Stir until evenly coated.
- 5
Season with salt to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 6 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.