# Creamy Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta Salad

This is an incredible high protein pasta salad, perfect for pasta salad season, July 4th, or a regular weeknight meal!

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: low-carb
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 1/2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 whole lime
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 handful fresh mint
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 1/2 whole jalapeño
- 1 whole lime
- 1 whole garlic clove
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp water
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cup romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup charred corn
- 4 whole scallion
- 1/2 whole red onion
- cilantro (optional)
- jalapeño (optional)
- cucumber (optional)
- feta (optional)

## Instructions

1. Season chicken with spices, oil, and lime juice. Mix well, then roast at 400F for 30-35 mins. Let cool slightly, then chop.
2. For the Dressing, combine everything into a small food processor and process really well. Dont forget the salt! If desired, thin out the sauce with a splash of water.
3. Cook 8 oz of your fav high-protein or lowcarb pasta. Drain and rinse.
4. Prep your lettuce, onion, scallions, and jalapeno/cucumbers if using.
5. In a large bowl or jar, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine, scallions, charred corn, and a handful of finely chopped cilantro.
6. Pour the dressing and toss well. Top with feta, cilantro, and a few extra jalapeño slices if you like a little extra heat.

## Equipment

- food processor

## Tips

- Use smoked paprika instead of chipotle powder.
- Use any pasta that you like.
- Optional: jalapeño, cucumber, or feta.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaQnmWBNH5s/?stkn=MWtwbzNicnU3a2h1eQ==
- Creator: Arash Hashemi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/dd22374c-f964-4d2e-bbb0-ce9a0b24eb0f
- Extracted: 2026-09-16

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