BLT Chicken Panzanella Salad with Basil Dressing

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 slices center cut bacon
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup refrigerated yogurt Ranch dressing (such as Bolthouse Farms)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 2 (9-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together bread and oil on a large baking sheet. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until toasted.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels, and crumble.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in hot drippings 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done. Cut crosswise into strips.
  4. Combine dressing and basil. Combine lettuce, bread, and tomatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing, and top with chicken and bacon.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
386
386
Fat (g) 11 11
Sat. Fat (g) 2 2
Protein (g) 42 42
Carb (g) 28 28
Fiber (g) 3 3
Sodium (mg) 763 763

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