SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad With Chipotle Dressing image

I strongly suggest to make the dressing up to 24 hours in advance to blend flavors, also you can grill the chicken a day in advance and refrigerate. If you are not a black bean lover then you can omit them and use corn niblets, adjust the dressing ingredients to taste :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

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)
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)

Steps:

Brush olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning onto both sides.
Grill over medium-high heat about 6 minutes per side (or you may broil).
Allow to cool then slice into strips; set aside.
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.
Place the lettuce in a large glass bowl, add in black beans; toss to mix.
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).
Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve dressing on the side.
Delicious!

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