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A broccoli chicken and ranch salad served with a pita, featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, shredded cheese, and creamy ranch dressing.

Broccoli Chicken Salad

Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ tsp Mrs. Dash Original seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 heads of broccoli
  • ¼ red onion chopped
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Method
 

  1. Cook chicken by poaching it in water.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a sauce pan with water.
  3. Add in the Mrs. Dash seasoning and salt. Next turn water on and let chicken simmer until it reaches 165 when using a thermometer, if using thawed chicken this takes about 10 minutes.
  4. If you are using frozen chicken this can take 15 to 20 minutes depending on how thick they are.
  5. While the chicken is cooking, chop the vegetables.
  6. Chop the broccoli into florets (stick the tip of a knife in between the little stalks, or use your hands to separate).
  7. Then add the chopped red onion, cheese, sunflower seeds and ranch dressing stir.
  8. When the chicken is done cooking, shred or chop it.
  9. Let it cool then add it to the bowl.
  10. This is best when it is eaten cold so let it sit in the fridge to chill.
  11. This salad is best within a couple of days.
  12. If making a wrap, place filling inside your favorite wrap or tortilla shell.