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Savory Butternut Chicken Salad (Allergy Friendly)

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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 full-sized meals 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked chicken thighs or breast, cut finely
  • (4 cups) 1 whole butternut squash, peeled and cubed (if you want an easier option, buy frozen cubed butternut squash)
  • 3 TB olive oil, divided
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb. bacon, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/8 cup apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or pure brown sugar)
  • 1 TB Dijon mustard (optional, check allergen-free)
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 cups Romaine lettuce 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss squash with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet.
  2. Bake 30–35 min, stirring halfway, until crispy outside and tender inside.
  3. Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels; keep drippings in pan.
  4. Cook diced small onion in drippings 2–3 min until softened.
  5. Whisk onion with vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
  6. In large bowl, combine squash, spinach, and chicken.
  7. Add crumbled bacon and vinaigrette, toss gently, and serve.
  • Author: Nikki
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30