---
title: Chopped Chicken Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chopped-chicken-salad-571542774dab71fa338b4567
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Gluten Free
  - Salad
  - Quick
  - Chicken
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 5300
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Velvety avocado dressing pairs well with spiced chicken and charred veggies
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/chopped-chicken-salad.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Halve, peel, and slice the @red onion{1%unit} into wedges. Core, seed, and thinly slice the @red bell pepper{1%unit}. Toss the peppers and onions on a #baking sheet{} with a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} and season with @salt{½%tsp} and @pepper{½%tsp}. Place in the oven ~{20%minutes}, tossing halfway through.

Season the @chicken breasts{2%pieces} on all sides with the @southwest spice blend{1%tsp}, @cumin{1%tsp}, and @dried oregano{1%tsp}. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over high heat. Sear the chicken ~{2%minutes} to ~{3%minutes} per side, then transfer to the baking sheet in the oven ~{8%minutes} to ~{10%minutes}, until cooked through.

Core and dice the @roma tomato{2%unit}. Pick the @cilantro{1%bunch} leaves, then finely chop the stems. Zest and halve the @lime{1%unit}. Slice the @romaine lettuce{1%head} into ½-inch pieces and place in a #large bowl{}.

Halve, pit, and cube the @avocado{1%unit}. Place half in a #medium bowl{} with the lime zest, cilantro stems, and the juice of half a lime. Mash together with a #fork{} until completely smooth. Mix in @sour cream{2%tbsp}. Season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice, if needed.

Heat the broiler to high or the oven to 500°F. Cook the chicken and veggies for an additional ~{2%minutes} to ~{3%minutes}, until they are slightly charred. Toss the charred veggies into the romaine lettuce along with the tomatoes, cilantro leaves, and cubed avocado. Stir the avocado-lime dressing into the salad and toss until evenly coated. Thinly slice the chicken.

Plate and serve: Serve the chopped salad topped with the sliced chicken and enjoy!