Caesar Chicken Salad

Chicken salad and caesar salad just had a baby...and it's the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. This Caesar Chicken Salad has shaved brussels sprouts instead of romaine for extra staying power, juicy shredded chicken and a creamy greek yogurt caesar dressing. Add in toasted pine nuts, celery, and parmesan, and you’ve got a high-protein meal prep lunch that's truly so satisfying.

Servings people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Equipment

cutting board
knife
small pan
medium pot with lid
hand or stand mixer
2 large bowls
whisk
spatula

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
kosher salt & black pepper to taste
⅓ cup pine nuts
¾ cup full-fat plain greek yogurt
½ cup Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing
zest from 1 small lemon
1 ½ cups shaved brussels sprouts (4.5oz)
½ cup finely diced celery
⅓ cup shaved parmesan cheese (1oz)

Instructions

First, add chicken breasts to a medium pot and season with kosher salt & black pepper. Cover with at least 1" of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165F. The timing will vary slightly depending upon how large/thick your chicken breasts are.
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, kosher salt & black pepper
Meanwhile, add pine nuts to a small pan and bring it up to medium-low heat. Stir often, until they're golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan immediately, and spread out on a plate or tray to cool down completely.
⅓ cup pine nuts
Next, transfer cooked chicken to a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer and shred it. Alternatively, you can use 2 forks to shred it, but I like the mixer method because it's quicker!
In another large bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, caesar dressing and lemon zest until combined. Then, add in the shredded chicken, shaved brussels sprouts, celery and parmesan. Use a spatula to stir until everything is coated in the dressing. Taste and add kosher salt & black pepper as needed.
¾ cup full-fat plain greek yogurt, ½ cup Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, zest from 1 small lemon, 1 ½ cups shaved brussels sprouts, ½ cup finely diced celery, ⅓ cup shaved parmesan cheese, kosher salt & black pepper
Finally, place the caesar chicken salad in the fridge until it has cooled down and the flavors have melded together. Enjoy!

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Notes

NUTRITION INFO: The nutrition information listed below is an estimate per serving, and will vary based on what type of yogurt and caesar dressing you use.

Calories: 337kcal

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: Brussels Sprouts, Caesar, Chicken Breast, Chicken Salad, Gluten Free, Greek Yogurt, High Protein, Lunch, Meal Prep, Parmesan, Pine Nuts

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