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Ensalada De Pollo Recipe

Ensalada De Pollo is a light and fresh comfort food classic. Made with a few simple ingredients such as cubed chicken, mayonnaise, potatoes and celery, and a creamy dressing with just the right kick. It’s the perfect combination of creamy and crispy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes or 4 small ones peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups cubed chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken (2 breast from a large chicken (530 grams)
  • 2 celery sticks finely chopped
  • 12 oz bag of frozen peas & carrots defrosted
  • 4 Tbsp pickled jalapenos or more to taste
For the dressing
  • ¾ cup light mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup Mexican crema or non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp mustard
  • 2 Tbsp pickled jalapeño juice or more to taste
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black ground pepper

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small saucepan, add the cubed potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. Be careful not to overcook them.
  2. Drain and set aside to cool.
Make the dressing
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ¾ cup mayonnaise, ¾ cup Mexican crema (or Greek yogurt), 2 Tbsp mustard, 2 Tbsp pickled jalapeño juice, 1 tsp salt & 1 tsp pepper
Assemble the Ensalada
  1. Add the chicken, celery, peas & carrots plus the chopped jalapeños. Mix to incorporate all ingredients with the Mayo dressing.
  2. Add the potatoes and mix gently until well combined.
  3. Taste for salt & pepper and add more if needed.
  4. Serve at room temperature or cold. Store in refrigerator, covered for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 441mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 441mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.