• May 24, 2019
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 4 cups shredded)
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 medium red onion or 60 grams)
  • 1/2 cup diced apple (about 1/2 small apple or 75 grams)
  • 2/3 cup (100 grams) quartered or halved grapes
  • 2/3 cup (165 grams) plain 2% fat Greek yogurt (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 slices of 100% whole grain bread (about 100 calories each)
  • 6 medium lettuce leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, red onion, apple, grapes, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Using a 3/4 cup measuring scoop, portion out the chicken salad. Serve with a lettuce leaf and 2 slices of 100% whole grain bread.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 3/4 cup (about 5 ounces or 142 grams) + 2 slices whole grain bread + 1 medium lettuce leaf

Per serving:Calories: 364; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 412mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 34g

Nutrition Bonus:Potassium: 249mg; Iron: 17%; Vitamin A: 1%; Vitamin C: 7%; Calcium: 12%

Energizing Tips (optional)

  • Add 1/3 cup dried cranberries into the chicken salad before mixing to increase calories, carbs and sweetness.(Per serving: Calories: 384; Total Fat: 6g; Carbohydrate: 50g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 34g)
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds or nut of choice into the chicken salad before mixing to increase calories, protein and healthy fats. (Per serving: Calories: 420; Total Fat: 11g; Carbohydrate: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 36g)

3 Comments

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    May 24, 2019Reply

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      May 24, 2019Reply

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    May 24, 2019Reply

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