Chicken Salad Contessa Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad Contessa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts 2 large split bone-in, skin-on or 2 boneless skinless; 1 x olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 x kosher salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans; 1 cup grapes, seedless red or green cut in half; ⅓ cup mayonnaise, light; 2 tablespoons sour cream, non-fat; 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon leaves chopped fresh; 1 x lettuce leaves or broccoli sprouts for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts 2 large split bone-in, skin-on or 2 boneless skinless
1 x olive oil, extra-virgin
1 x kosher salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
1 cup grapes, seedless red or green cut in half
⅓ cup mayonnaise, light
2 tablespoons sour cream, non-fat
1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon leaves chopped fresh
1 x lettuce leaves or broccoli sprouts for serving

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a baking sheet and rub them with a little olive oil.
3
Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
4
Roast for 35 to 40 minutes (25 min.
5
if using boneless skinless breasts), until the chicken is cooked through.
6
Set aside until cool.
7
When the chicken is cool, remove meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones.
8
Cut the chicken into a 3/4 inch dice.
9
Meanwhile, place the walnuts or pecans on a separate sheet pan and toast in the oven for 7 to 8 minutes, until golden.
10
Set aside to cool; roughly chop.
11
For the dressing, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream and chopped tarragon leaves; season to taste, if necessary.
12
Place the diced chicken in a bowl, add the nuts and grape halves.
13
Pour the dressing over the chicken and toss well.
14
Sprinkle with additional chopped tarragon leaves, if desired.

787

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts 2 large split bone-in, skin-on or 2 boneless skinless, 1 x olive oil, extra-virgin, 1 x kosher salt to taste, 1 x black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad Contessa falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Salad Contessa

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