Crispy Chopped Chicken Salad

Loaded with chicken, prosciutto, and vegetables, then tossed in a lemon dressing, this salad recipe is filling enough to be served as a main dish.


Crispy Chopped Chicken Salad

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 1 min
Related Categories: Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad

 
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Ingredients
  • thin slices prosciutto (about 4 oz.)
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  • 1/2 cup
    extra virgin olive oil
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  • skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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    Paprika
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  • lemons
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  • shallot, finely chopped
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  • 2 small
    carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
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  • 2 medium
    zucchini, chopped
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  • 1 medium
    red sweet pepper, chopped
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  • 1 medium
    yelloq sweet pepper, chopped
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  • 1/2 of a small
    red onion, chopped
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  • 5 ounces
    blue cheese, crumbled
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    Romaine lettuce leaves
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place prosciutto in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
2.
In large nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika; add to skillet. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once. Cool slightly; slice.
3.
For Lemon Dressing, finely shred peel from one lemon; squeeze lemons to make 1/3 cup juice. In small bowl whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, shredded peel, and shallot. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
4.
In large bowl combine carrots, zucchini, sweet peppers, onion, and chicken. Toss with dressing. Add blue cheese.
5.
Line salad bowls with romaine. Spoon in chicken mixture. Top with prosciutto. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 425, Total Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 16 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 965 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 87%, Vitamin C 178%, Calcium 17%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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