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Panera Green Goddess Salad with Chicken

This copycat Panera Green Goddess Salad is fresh, filling, and loaded with pan-seared chicken, crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, and creamy herb dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 14 ounces spring mix or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 4 hard boiled eggs sliced or quartered
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1 cup pickled red onions
  • Panera Green Goddess Dressing see recipe

Instructions

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and lightly pound to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes on the first side until golden. Flip and cook 4 to 5 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside to rest, then slice.
  • While chicken rests, prep the toppings. Halve the tomatoes, crumble the bacon, slice the avocado, and quarter the eggs.
  • Divide lettuce among four plates or bowls. Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, bacon, eggs, avocado, and pickled onions. Drizzle with Green Goddess Dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Shortcut: Shredded rotisserie chicken works great here in place of cooking your own. Just slice or pull apart and add straight to the salad.
  • Make ahead: Cook the chicken, prep the toppings, and make the dressing up to 2 days in advance. Store separately and assemble just before serving.
  • Pickled onions: My Pickled Red Onions recipe is quick to make and keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Raw red onion is a fine substitute in a pinch.
  • Avocado: Slice just before serving to prevent browning. A squeeze of lemon or lime juice helps if you're prepping ahead.
  • Storage: Dress only what you'll eat right away. Store undressed leftovers separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 307mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 1558mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1909IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

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