28 Dec Chicken Salad with Broccoli and Pine Nuts
Servings: 4
Estimated Total Prep Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes (includes refrigeration time)
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving)
Calories: 529
Total Protein: 34 grams
Total Carbs: 25 grams
Total Fat: 34 grams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
Total Fiber: 3 grams
INGREDIENTS
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 head broccoli, florets removed
¾ cup pine nuts
Salt and pepper
¾ cup light mayonnaise
4 small (4-inch diameter) whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges
PREPARATION
Poach chicken breasts in lightly salted water for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. Discard water. Dice chicken into ¾-inch cubes and set chicken aside in a large bowl in the refrigerator.
Poach broccoli in lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Drain liquid. Cut broccoli florets into a similar size as the chicken; place in bowl and set aside in the refrigerator. Refrigerate until cool.
Add pine nuts to chicken broccoli mixture; season with salt and pepper. Add mayonnaise and fold together to incorporate all of the ingredients.
Serve equal portions in a plate or bowl, with pita wedges on the side.