Best 7 Italian Blt Chicken Salad Recipes

Calling all BLT fans! If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your favorite flavors, look no further than Italian BLT Chicken Salad. This dish combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with the freshness and lightness of a chicken salad. It's a perfect choice for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it's also great for picnics and potlucks.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLT CHICKEN SALAD

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Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. -Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn salad greens
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes, chicken and bacon; garnish with eggs. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BEST BLT CHICKEN PANINI

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Transform an ordinary BLT into a gourmet sandwich by partnering it with a chicken panini. Use crusty bread, thinly-sliced roasted chicken from the deli, and those traditional BLT ingredients. The whole family will enjoy this quick and easy sandwich.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
4 slices ciabatta bread
8 ounces deli-sliced roasted chicken
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 leaves lettuce
4 slices tomato, or to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 6 to 8minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Spread mayonnaise on one side of the 4 slices of bread. Layer chicken slices, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and bacon, in that order, over 2 slices of bread. Place the remaining 2 bread slices on the top, mayonnaise side down.
Heat a panini press over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Place sandwiches inside. Cook until heated through and the cheese starts to melt, 5 to 7 minutes.
Cut panini in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.4 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 2530.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups cooked skinless roasted bird, cut into bitesize pieces
2 ounce can flat anchovies, chopped
1 to 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped dry cured pitted imported olives
Cubed seeded plum tomatoes
Chopped basil
Grilled or broiled Italian or Tuscan bread rubbed with garlic
Lettuce, arugula leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl combine poultry, anchovies, scallions and bind with some olive oil, vinegar and olives; season with salt and pepper and basil. Broil or grill bread, brush with olive oil and rub with garlic; top with washed leaves, pile chicken on and top with cubed tomatoes.

CHICKEN BLT TORTELLINI SALAD

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This is from www.americanbeauty.com. Haven't tried it yet, but hope to very soon. If you decide to try it, let me know what you think!

Provided by pinkie

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 12m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cheese tortellini
2 cups fully cooked chicken breasts
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
lettuce leaf (optional)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
In large bowl, stir together cooked pasta and remaining ingredients.
Serve immediately on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 593, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.9

ITALIAN BLTS

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The brilliant method of toasting BLTs in a coating of crispy bread crumbs takes these sandwiches from satisfying to spectacular. Joyce Moul - York Haven, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 turkey bacon strips, diced
4 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 lettuce leaves
1 small tomato, sliced
4 teaspoons fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Layer two bread slices with cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato; top with remaining bread. , Brush outsides of sandwiches with salad dressing. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Coat sandwiches with bread crumbs; spray with butter-flavored cooking spray., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 761mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BLT PASTA SALAD

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Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4-6 chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
3 cups bowtie noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups spinach leaves
3 cups romain lettuce leaves
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
10-12 strips of bacon (cooked and diced)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 avocado (diced)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces, noodles, spinach, Romain lettuce, tomatoes and bacon until fully combined.
In a smaller separate bowl, combine the ranch, barbecue sauce, and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
Add the dressing to the salad.
Sprinkle with extra pepper and add avocado as a garnish.

ITALIAN BLT CHICKEN SALAD

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A wonderful non-mayo based chicken salad! The sweet basil and balsamic vinegar taste delicious. Another good addition in this recipe is kalamata olives. Taylor it to your own tastes!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt
pepper
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked and drained
1 cup of washed arugula leaf, coarsely chopped
4 slices Italian bread, thick slices, Tuscan rounds

Steps:

In a large bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar.
Whisk in the olive oil.
Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper.
Stir in chopped chicken, tomatoes, bacon and arugula and mix to combine.
Assemble chicken salad on thick slices of Tuscan or Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.3, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 698.1, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 27.3

Tips:

Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good options for this salad. If you're using breasts, cook them until they're just cooked through, or they'll become dry and tough. If you're using thighs, you can cook them until they're slightly pink in the center, as they'll continue to cook as they cool.
Don't overcook the bacon. Crispy bacon is best for this salad, so cook it until it's just starting to brown.
Use a good quality mayonnaise. A high-quality mayonnaise will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad. Look for a mayonnaise that's made with real eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain a lot of sugar or preservatives.
Add some fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, will brighten up the flavor of the salad. Add them just before serving, so they don't wilt.
Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best served immediately after it's made, so the flavors can meld together. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

This Italian BLT chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. It's packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of crispy bacon, juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. Serve it on its own, or on a bed of greens or rice.

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