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Blt Chicken Salad

Savory BLT Chicken Salad for Quick Weeknight Dinners

This BLT Chicken Salad combines crispy bacon, crunchy romaine, and tender chicken, all in a creamy dressing, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast substitute with rotisserie chicken for easy prep
  • 6 slices Bacon ensure it's crispy for the best texture
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce can swap with other leafy greens
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can replace with diced regular tomatoes
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise swap with Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt sour cream can work as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard any mustard can work
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder use fresh minced garlic for more intensity
  • 1/2 tsp Salt adjust according to your taste
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper adjust according to your taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice can substitute with vinegar

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Paper Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon over medium heat for about 8–10 minutes until crispy and golden brown, then transfer to a plate to drain grease.
  2. In the same skillet, cook seasoned chicken breasts for 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through, then cool and dice.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  4. In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, diced chicken, and crumbled bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
  5. Serve immediately or layer in jars with dressing at the bottom for meal prepping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 31gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Crispy bacon adds the best texture; layer fresh ingredients for meal prep, and keep dressing separate until serving for freshness.

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