Lighter Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    353 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lighter Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

A lighter take on classic, creamy chicken salad with juicy apple chunks, crunchy pecans, and tart dried cranberries! A hearty, healthy meal in 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 large chicken breast pounded to ½ inch thickness, boneless skinless
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 lices sandwich bread (I used a whole grain wheat - I recommend something like this!)
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 apple cored and chopped
  • 1 celery chopped, stalk
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • red onion diced
  • cup pecans
  • cup Greek yogurt plain, fat free
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise may sub additional greek yogurt, light
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Chop into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Add apple, celery, cranberries, onion, pecans, greek yogurt, mayo, dijon mustard, and garlic powder to the bowl and stir to combine. If desired, add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Assemble sandwiches by distributing romaine and chicken salad mixture between 4 slices of bread. Top with remaining slices of bread and serve.

Notes

  • Serve alone, on bread as a sandwich, or in a wrap. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 466mg (19%) Potassium 412mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 73IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 174mg (17%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 353kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 466mg 19%
Potassium 412mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 73IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 174mg 17%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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