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Mexican chicken salad served in a large serving bowl with a spoon

Mexican Chicken Salad

This Mexican chicken salad (ensalada de pollo) is one of the easiest recipes you can make for a quick lunch or dinner. It's made with leftover rotisserie chicken, packed with veggies and so much flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken)
  • ⅓-1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetables* (I use frozen)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1-2 stalks celery (diced) optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by prepping the chicken. If you have store bought rotisserie chicken or any leftover chicken start shredding the chicken and place in a large mixing bowl. I like using chicken thighs or a mix of thighs and chicken breast.
  • Add in the mixed vegetables to the bowl. If using frozen mixed vegetables I like to bring a small pot of water to a boil and then adding the vegetables, heating for 3 minutes and then draining the water and setting aside. Or follow packaging directions for heating in the microwave. If using canned mixed vegetables just drain the water in a colander and rinse over cold water and set aside.
  • Add in the mayonnaise and incorporate with the chicken and mixed vegetables. Add garlic salt and pepper for flavor and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving

Notes

*To cook the chicken on the stovetop place all your chicken (2 large chicken breast or 4-5 boneless chicken thighs) in a large saucepan then cover with chicken broth or water. If using only water add one cube of chicken bouillon. Cook on medium-high heat bringing to a boil. Once it starts boiling lower the heat and let it simmer for about 25 minutes or until chicken reads 165°F on the food thermometer. Let it cool down and transfer to a bowl and shred with two forks or your hands. 
If using canned mixed vegetables use a 16 oz can
Serving suggestions: 
    • Tostadas - Serve with tostadas topped with hot sauce or  red spicy salsa 
    • Sandwich or wrap for a quick lunch on the go.
    • Crackers - to eat as a snack
    • Tortilla chips - To serve as an appetizer
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