Description
Healthy Chicken Salad is a protein-packed version of chicken salad. Enjoy this by itself, over a salad or in sandwich form for a new twist on a classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (about a 1.5 -2 pounds)
- 1.5 Cups red grapes, sliced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 Cups toasted pecans, chopped
- 10 oz nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 Teaspoon salt
- 3/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet on medium-medium low heat toast peace. Keep a careful eye on them and stir often as they burn quickly. Remove from heat once toasted and you can smell the aroma, should be a slightly darker color. Cool completely then chop into fine pieces.
- Cook chicken breast thoroughly. You can bake, cook in skillet, prepare in a crock pot and shred or even use a rotisserie chicken. Whatever is easiest for you. Diced finely or shred. Place in bowl.
- In a bowl combine all ingredients and toss until completely mixed. Taste and adjust spices according to preference.
- Keep in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy by itself, on a croissant, bread or cream puff or on top a bed of spinach!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 314
- Sugar: 11.9 g
- Sodium: 544.3 mg
- Fat: 11.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 38.4 g
- Cholesterol: 60.3 mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad
