Best Chicken Caesar Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad image

Provided by Tinkerbell

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup white wine
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato (not packed in oil)
1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 shallots, peeled & finely chopped
1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded
1/3 cup pine nuts
salt & pepper
6 -8 ounces fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place chicken in shallow baking dish, add chicken stock & white wine.
Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Add sun dried tomatoes to dish (sprinkle them around the chicken so they are soaking in the wine & broth.
Return to oven & bake uncovered for an additional 10-20 minutes or until juices run clear.
When chicken is fully cooked, remove to plate or cutting board & shred using two forks.
Set chicken aside & chop softened tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
In medium bowl stir together mayonnaise, chopped tomatoes, salt & pepper, pine nuts, shallots & asiago cheese.
Serve on a bed of fresh spinach leaves or sandwich chicken salad mixture & spinach between two slices of fresh bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 625.2, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 24.6

Tortellini Chicken Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Kater

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces cheese-filled tortellini, cooked according to directions & cooled
8 ounces grilled chicken, cooled & cubed
1 (14 ounce) can quartered marinated artichoke hearts
3 -4 ounces fresh spinach, torn into pieces
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
4 -6 ounces feta cheese
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup olive oil
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

In serving bowl, combine pasta, chicken, artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, feta and onions.
To make vinaigrette, puree the garlic, oregano, tomato paste, vinegar and salt & pepper in a food processor or blender.
While processing, drizzle in olive oil to make a smooth emulsion.
Toss enough dressing with salad to coat and stir to combine.
May serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.2, Fat 68.8, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 787.5, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 34.9

Chicken Caesar Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Yield makes 1 (3 1/2-cup) serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups bagged romaine
4 ounces Basic Grilled Chicken (see page 219) or lean store-bought grilled chicken breast strips
1/2 ounce (scant 1/4 cup) sun-dried tomato strips, or about 6 rehydrated sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed), cut into strips
10 fat-free herb-seasoned croutons (I used Marie Callender's Fat-Free Herb Seasoned Croutons)
2 tablespoons bottled light creamy Caesar salad dressing (one that has 8 g of fat or less per 2-tablespoon serving; I used Ken's Steakhouse Light Creamy Caesar)
1 teaspoon reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese (look for it in a plastic canister or jar, not in the refrigerated section)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, optional

Steps:

Toss the lettuce, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, croutons, and dressing in a large glass or plastic mixing bowl until well combined. Top with Parmesan and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
Calories: 343
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 892mg