Fresh Chicken Salad with Baby Greens

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Copyright 2009 Allrecipes.com; by E. Clark

Summary

This is a very delicious salad that will fill you up by itself, or it can be served on the side. Perfect with leftover chicken breast.

INGREDIENTS

2  Foster Farms boneless and skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1/4 cup pesto sauce

3 cups mixed baby greens

1 medium red bell pepper, sliced

1 small cucumber, sliced

1/4  red onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

  salt and pepper to taste

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DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast in the skillet 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and shred. Return to skillet, mix in pesto sauce, and continue cooking just until sauce is heated through.

2. Place greens in a bowl, and top with chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, and serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

calories   256 cal
total fat   16.2 g
cholesterol   41 mg
sodium   254 mg
carbohydrates   11.2 g
fiber   2.3 g
protein   17.2 g

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