4.9 from 102 votes
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad
This chunky chopped Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad is a great fresh salad that can be eaten on its own or turned into several different easy lunch ideas!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 about 1 cup each
Calories: 36063 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh broccoli (about 2 cups chopped) $1.89
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken* $1.16
- 2 oz. cheddar, shredded (about ½ cup) $1.00
- 2 green onions, sliced $0.25
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing $0.49
- freshly cracked pepper to taste $0.05
Instructions
- Finely chop the broccoli. It's important that the broccoli pieces be very small. Chop the chicken into small pieces as well.
- Add the broccoli, chopped chicken, shredded cheddar, sliced green onions, and ranch dressing to a large bowl. Stir well until everything is evenly coated in dressing. Add freshly cracked pepper to your liking.
- Serve as is, stuff into a tortilla or pita for a sandwich, or stuff into a tortilla and toast in a skillet until the inside is melted for a quesadilla. Keep any remaining salad refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
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Notes
- *Use any type of pre-cooked chicken, like rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or canned chicken breast.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
360.63kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
13.1g
(4%)
Protein
30.4g
(61%)
Fat
22.23g
(34%)
Sodium
610.43mg
(25%)
Fiber
4.17g
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3about 1 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36063
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 360.63kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 30.4g | 61% |
| Fat | 22.23g | 34% |
| Sodium | 610.43mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4.17g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.