Best 13 Chicken Salad With Bacon Recipes

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Chicken salad with bacon is a classic dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or a quick snack. The combination of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy mayonnaise is a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. This versatile dish can be served on a sandwich, in a wrap, or as a salad, and is a perfect meal prep option for busy weeknights. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe that uses pantry staples or a more elaborate dish with unique ingredients, there's a chicken salad with bacon recipe out there for every taste.

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BEST EVER CHICKEN SALAD



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Tender chicken loaded with bacon, celery, and green onions, then coated with a mayonnaise dressing. This recipe is sure to become your new favorite.

Provided by Erren Hart

Categories     Dinner     lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 oz chopped (bacon)
2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery (cleaned and diced)
2 green onions (sliced into rounds)
salt and black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan and blot to remove extra fat. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, taste for seasoning and as needed according to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 104 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD



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This salad is really easy, but packed with tasty flavor, and easy to add more to as the mood suits.

Provided by Caroline's Cooking

Categories     Lunch or main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 leaves romaine (approx)
3 1/2 oz chicken tenders (95g, 1-2 pieces, approx weight (or thigh))
3 slices smoked bacon (2 1/2 oz/75g approx (streaky))
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice (or wine vinegar)
1 tsp Dijon mustard (or grain mustard)
2 tsp honey

Steps:

  • Warm a small-medium skillet over a medium-high heat. When it's warm add the bacon and cook until gently brown and ideally crisp on both sides.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. Add the chicken to the pan and cook a few minutes on both sides until cooked through.
  • Thinly slice the romaine and cut larger pieces in half (eg at top of leaves). Place all of the dressing ingredients (oil, lemon, mustard and honey) in a small bowl or jar and whisk/shake to combine. You can do these as the chicken and bacon cooks.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from pan and slice both the chicken and bacon into small bite-sized pieces. Add both to the sliced romaine, drizzle over the dressing then toss to mix. Serve, ideally with meats still warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 58 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 623 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO



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This chicken salad has a creamy dressing and is best served over crisp lettuce leaves.

Provided by Angel

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 slices bacon
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 leaves romaine lettuce
1 large avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Stir chicken, bacon, tomato, and celery together in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir chicken mixture and serve over romaine lettuce leaves; garnish with avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 395 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Dinner ready in just 25 minutes! Top grilled chicken salad with bacon pieces for a delicious meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 red bell peppers, each quartered
2 small yellow summer squash or zucchini, each halved lengthwise and crosswise
4 cups purchased mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Heat grill. Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towel. Set aside.
  • Add vinegar, oil, brown sugar and marjoram to bacon drippings in skillet; cook and stir over medium heat to mix and dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Reserve about 1/4 cup of vinegar mixture to use as glaze during grilling; set remaining aside for dressing.
  • When ready to grill, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Brush chicken with reserved glaze; turn chicken. Add bell peppers and squash to grill. Brush chicken and vegetables with glaze. Cook about 10 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning chicken and vegetables, and brushing with glaze once or twice. Discard any remaining glaze.
  • To serve, arrange mixed greens on 4 individual plates. Cut chicken crosswise into slices; place over greens. Arrange bell peppers and squash around chicken. Sprinkle with bacon. Drizzle or serve with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 10 g

CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a recipe that always seems to be used at our family gatherings. Everyone loves it. It's also great to make ahead for busy days. -Cathy Rauen, Ridgeway, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup halved green grapes
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 to 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the chicken, bacon, water chestnuts, celery and grapes; set aside. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; add to salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BACON CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD



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Here's one of many reasons we love tomato season. Chopped salads are so simple and such a fantastic way to eat fresh. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (22 ounces) frozen grilled chicken breast strips
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
8 cups chopped romaine
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat chicken according to package directions. Cool slightly; coarsely chop chicken., For dressing, place cheese, vinegar, water and pepper in a small food processor; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomatoes and bacon. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 993mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON AND DATES



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Simple chicken salad with bacon and dates. Best I've ever had! Makes great appetizers when served on crackers or slider rolls.

Provided by Cheryl Wildman Groves

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup dates, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped pecans
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, bacon, mayonnaise, dates, and pecans together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 811.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CHICKEN & BACON CAESAR SALAD



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A tasty salad on the table in 20 minutes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 rindless streaky bacon rashers
225g bag ready-to-eat Caesar salad (which includes croûtons, dressing)
1 ripe avocado
2 cooked chicken breasts , any skin and bones removed

Steps:

  • Stir fry the bacon in a frying pan for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove, then sprinkle the croûtons into the fat in the pan and toss over a medium heat for a minute or two to give them flavour and crisp them up.
  • Divide the leaves between 2 plates. Halve the avocado and dig out the stone; peel and cut into chunks and scatter over the leaves. Tear the chicken into pieces on top. Finally, snap the bacon into chunky pieces over the chicken and top with the croûtons.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the whole salad and finish with a good dusting of parmesan and a grind of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Protein 39 grams protein

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD



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I always seem to have leftover cooked chicken. This simple, tasty salad is a great use of your leftover chicken, either white meat, dark meat, or a combination! Romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes combine with ranch dressing, and everything is topped off with crunchy bacon. Use purchased ranch salad dressing, or stir up one of the buttermilk dressing recipes on the site. Enjoy for a hearty lunch with some crackers, or for dinner, with a crusty bread. This recipe is proportioned for one person, but it's easy to double or triple for your needs.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Chicken Salad

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 leaves romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup chopped cooked chicken
½ cup chopped avocado
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
  • Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 910.6 mg

CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON



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Any time I have any left over chicken I make this chicken salad. Even if I only have a little bit of Chicken I just scale it down. It's really good!

Provided by Jencathen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked diced chicken
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh
2 tablespoons finely minced green onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (or curry powder)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and bacon.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients to make the dressing. Chill for 20 minutes.
  • Combine dressing with chicken mixture. Add the dressing slowly to make the desired consistency.
  • Chill and stir again before serving.
  • Serve on your favorite bread or top some lettuce greens.

BACON-WRAPPED GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND LIME



Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Chicken Salad With Avocado and Lime image

Wrap your chicken with bacon, grill it and drizzle it with this nearly green goddess, almost-guacamole dressing and you might even convert burger eaters into salad fiends. Covering the butterflied breasts in bacon helps baste the lean chicken and accelerates char as fat melts onto the coals. Flare-ups are inevitable, but don't be alarmed: They will ensure rich color on the bacon while protecting the breast from overcooking. When assembling the salad, avoid weighing down the leaves with hot and heavy toppings: Dollop plenty of the dressing on the plate first, and layer most of the chicken and fudgy eggs below the lightly dressed leaves. There should be a little leftover dressing to satisfy the people that will want to dip each bite of chicken into the herby, lime-laced avocado.

Provided by Clare de Boer

Categories     dinner, lunch, poultry, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10 ounces each)
1 1/2 teaspoons flaky sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
16 slices bacon
1/2 cup any and all soft herbs, such as tarragon, dill, parsley or cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
3 ripe avocados
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 jalapeños, thinly sliced into rounds
2 1/2 pounds any mixture of crunchy salad leaves: endive, watercress, radicchio, romaine or Little Gems (about 4 quarts)
Olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt
4 fudgy soft-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Take the chicken breasts out of the fridge to come to room temperature. Soak wooden toothpicks or skewers in water while you ready your grill. Clean the grate thoroughly and build a hot fire. This chicken needs to be cooked over intense, direct heat.
  • While the coals heat, butterfly the chicken breasts: On a chopping board, place one hand on top of the breast, and slice into its side, starting at the thick end and moving toward the thin point. Make sure not to cut all the way through. Then, open up the breast, cover with plastic wrap and, using a rolling pin, roll the chicken to an even thickness of 1/2 inch; set aside.
  • Prepare the dressing: Crush the herbs, salt and garlic in a pestle until you have a thick, bright-green paste (or finely chop them); stir in the lime juice. Scoop the avocados into the pestle and crush, then stir in the oil, pepper and half the jalapeños. Prepare the salad components so they're ready to be assembled when the chicken is cooked.
  • When the coals are burning red and the grill hisses when you drop water on it, salt and pepper the chicken breasts on both sides. Lay 4 slices of bacon flat on each breast crosswise, then turn the chicken over and fold the bacon ends over like you're wrapping a parcel. Secure the ends of the bacon with toothpicks or skewers.
  • Place the bacon-wrapped breasts on the grill, with the side without the toothpicks facing down. There will be some flare-ups as the bacon fat hits the coals; if it's burning, pull the parcels off the grill and give the coals a few minutes to cool. Otherwise, when the parcels have nice color on the first side, after about 3 or 4 minutes, flip them over. Cook on the second side until cooked through, about 2 to 4 minutes more; transfer to a cutting board to rest.
  • Assemble the salad: Toss the leaves with about 1/3 of the avocado dressing and some additional olive oil to thin it. Use your hands to toss until coated and season to taste with salt.
  • Pull the toothpicks or skewers out of the bacon-wrapped breasts and slice them into strips. Dollop 1/3 of the avocado dressing onto the serving platter, then arrange the leaves, chicken and eggs on top. Dollop with the remaining avocado dressing to taste. Finish with more herbs, remaining jalapeños, lime wedges and some extra olive oil for gloss.

WARM CHICKEN, BACON, AND EGG SALAD WITH MAYONNAISE DRESSING



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This is a delicious and tasty salad served with warm chicken and bacon, tossed in a mayonnaise dressing, and topped with semi-soft boiled eggs and cheese. Serve with crusty bread and butter.

Provided by holliek8

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices smoked bacon
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
1 white onion, sliced
¾ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups torn iceberg lettuce
½ red bell pepper, diced
10 cherry tomatoes
2 ounces white Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¼ cup mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Chop bacon when cool enough to handle.
  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and gently lower eggs into the boiling water using a spoon. Boil for 8 minutes. Remove immediately from heat, drain, and cover eggs with cold water.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken cubes, onion, and mushrooms in the hot oil until the meat is no longer pink inside and mushrooms are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Place iceberg lettuce into a salad bowl. Add chicken-mushroom mixture and bacon. Top with red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and white Cheddar cheese. Stir mayonnaise into salad, tossing gently to coat. Peel eggs and cut each egg in half; cut halves horizontally into 3 wedges apiece. Arrange eggs on top of salad; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 296.9 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 757.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON



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Make and share this Chicken Salad With Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cooked diced chicken
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup green seedless grape, halved
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons finely minced green onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; combine with chicken mixture.
  • Chill and stir again before serving.
  • Serve over slices of rip avocado and lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 109.7, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and freshly cooked bacon.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute finely chopped red onion or green bell pepper.
  • To make a low-carb version of this salad, omit the bread and serve it over a bed of lettuce or spinach.
  • For a creamy chicken salad, use rotisserie chicken instead of cooked chicken breast.
  • To add a bit of sweetness to the salad, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • For a tangy twist, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the mayonnaise.
  • For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the mayonnaise.
  • For a cheesy variation, add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the salad.
  • For a nutty flavor, add a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the salad.
  • For a refreshing summer salad, add a cup of halved grapes or chopped pineapple to the salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad with bacon is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it classic, creamy, tangy, smoky, cheesy, nutty, or refreshing, there is a chicken salad with bacon recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken salad with bacon a try.

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