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!