Best Chicken Caprese Wedge Salad With Bacon Recipes

CHICKEN WEDGE SALAD

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Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Enjoy this flavorful chicken and bacon salad - a delicious meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 oz crumbled blue cheese (3/4 cup)
1 head iceberg lettuce, cored, cut into 6 wedges
2 packages (6 oz each) refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips
1 large apple, chopped (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup glazed walnuts (from 3.5-oz bag)

Steps:

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar and blue cheese.
On each of 6 serving plates, place 1 lettuce wedge. Arrange chicken, apple, onion and walnuts around each wedge. Drizzle with blue cheese dressing; sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN SALAD CAPRESE

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This unique, flavorful salad and bread combo will get rave reviews-guaranteed. -Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups salad (6-1/2 dozen crostini).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
CROSTINI:
2 French bread baguettes (10-1/2 ounces each)
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, garlic, salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Cut baguettes into 1/2-in. slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 2-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut garlic in half lengthwise; rub over bread. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp. Serve crostini with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CAPRESE CHICKEN

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I love a Caprese salad of tomatoes, basil and cheese, so why not try a chicken caprese? You can grill this dish, but my family agrees it's juicier straight from the oven. -Dana Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
Torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

In a large shallow dish, combine salad dressing, chicken seasoning and Italian seasoning. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours. Drain chicken, discarding marinade., Preheat oven to 450°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Transfer skillet to oven; bake 15-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top chicken with cheese and tomato. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with vinegar; top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 34 g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139 mg cholesterol, Sodium 761 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5 g carbohydrate (4 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 45 g protein.