FABULOUS FALL CHICKEN SALAD

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Glazed pecans, crisp apples, and sweet dried cranberries give this salad a fall taste that is sure to satisfy all year round.

Provided by Andrea Parker

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens, or to taste
2 medium Fuji apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup glazed pecans
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil when the pan is hot. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes, then slice into strips.
Toss salad greens, apples, cranberries, pecans, Parmesan cheese, and green onions together in a large bowl until well blended. Top with chicken and serve with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 581.2 mg, Sugar 21.4 g