Fabulous Fall Chicken Salad
Description
Experience all of the flavors of fall in this easy, fabulous salad full of pecans, apples, cranberries, and cheese, topped with sliced chicken.
Ingredients
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2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens, or to taste
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2 medium Fuji apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup glazed pecans
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1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste
Directions
1
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2
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.
3
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.