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Byerlys Cherry Chicken Salad Recipe

Shikta Ghosh
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 16 ounce package dry gnocchi or shell pasta
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced celery
  • ¾ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 5 ounce package dried cherries
  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • 1 ¼ cups Lunds & Byerlys Poppy Seed Dressing
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups baby spinach stems removed
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts toasted
  • Lettuce or spinach for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat, let cool, and then shred the chicken.
  • Cook gnocchi or pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked gnocchi or pasta, celery, red onion, and dried cherries.
  • In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, poppy seed dressing, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  • Add baby spinach and chopped walnuts to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
  • To serve, arrange lettuce or spinach on a plate and top with the cherry chicken salad mixture.
  • Enjoy your delicious Byerlys Cherry Chicken Salad!
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