GRILLED CHICKEN AND APPLE SALAD

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A quick and easy salad that can hold its own, even when compared to upscale restaurant fare.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup apple juice
1 large unpeeled eating apple, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Cover and grill chicken 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning often, until chicken is golden brown and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Refrigerate chicken; continue with step 2.
  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir Seasoning mix, mayonnaise and apple juice in large bowl.
  • Cut chicken into 2x1/2-inch strips. Stir chicken, pasta and apple into seasoning mixture. Just before serving, toss with Croutons and Parmesan Topping; sprinkle with chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg

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