Fabulous Fall Chicken Salad

Experience all of the flavors of fall in this easy, fabulous salad full of pecans, apples, cranberries, and cheese, topped with sliced chicken.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 407 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens, or to taste
• 2 medium Fuji apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
• ½ cup glazed pecans
• 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 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.

Step 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.