Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad With Chipotle Dre

Name: Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad With Chipotle Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts; olive oil; 1 (1 1/3 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix; 1 small romaine lettuce (about 7-8 cups torn into bite-size pieces); 3/4 - 1 cup black beans (rinsed and very well drained or use corn niblets); 1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons (or use as much as desired); 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 -2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste); CHIPOTLE DRESSING; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2/3 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 2 anchovy fillets; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 chipotle pepper (from a jar or can); 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); salt (or to taste) (optional)

Servings: persons

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
olive oil
1 (1 1/3 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix
1 small romaine lettuce (about 7-8 cups torn into bite-size pieces)
3/4 - 1 cup black beans (rinsed and very well drained or use corn niblets)
1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons (or use as much as desired)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
CHIPOTLE DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 anchovy fillets
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 chipotle pepper (from a jar or can)
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
salt (or to taste) (optional)

1
Brush olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning onto both sides.
2
Grill over medium-high heat about 6 minutes per side (or you may broil).
3
Allow to cool then slice into strips; set aside.
4
For the dressing; in a blender or food processor combine mayonnaise, 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cumin, anchovy fillets, green onions, Dijon mustard, chipotle pepper, fresh garlic, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; process or blend until smooth then season with salt if desired.
5
Place the lettuce in a large glass bowl, add in black beans; toss to mix.
6
Top the salad with croutons and red bell pepper rings and cooked chicken slices, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or any amount desired).
7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve dressing on the side.
8
Delicious!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, 1 (1 1/3 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix, 1 small romaine lettuce (about 7-8 cups torn into bite-size pieces), and more.

Yes, Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad With Chipotle Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad With Chipotle Dressing

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