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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a healthy and delicious twist on the classic chicken salad, using protein-packed nonfat Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, tangy flavor. It's loaded with tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and fresh parsley, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying sandwich filling.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 1 lb)

Dressing & Spices

  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced finely
  • 1 cup apples, chopped

Nuts

  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the chicken. Boil for 10-14 minutes until fully cooked. Alternatively, you can prepare the chicken using an Instant Pot, crockpot, or use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  2. Prepare the mix-ins: While the chicken is cooking, finely chop the fresh parsley, dice the celery, chop the apples, and chop the pecans.
  3. Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, drain and allow to cool slightly. Use two forks to pull the chicken apart into shredded pieces.
  4. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped parsley, celery, apples, pecans, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Greek yogurt.
  5. Mix thoroughly: Use a spatula or spoon to toss all ingredients together until the chicken and mix-ins are evenly coated with the Greek yogurt dressing.
  6. Serve: Serve your Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad as a sandwich filling, on top of fresh greens as a salad, or enjoy as a protein-packed snack.

Notes

  • You can substitute nonfat Greek yogurt with low-fat or full-fat depending on your preference, though this will slightly change the calorie content.
  • For added zest, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the mixture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken such as rotisserie or packaged shredded chicken.
  • Feel free to swap pecans for walnuts or almonds based on your preference or availability.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/greek-yogurt-chicken-salad-recipe/