Pecos Chicken Salad Recipes

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

PECOS CHICKEN-CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cornbread batter as directed, stirring in the can of chopped green chiles.
• Pour the batter into a medium pan and bake per the package directions.
• Remove the cornbread from the oven, cool, and cut into 1" cubes.
• While the cornbread is baking, heat a small amount of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken and tomatoes; bring to a quick boil, then stir in the spices.
• Cover and simmer the chicken mixture for 5 minutes; remove from heat and cool.
• Wait until the cornbread and the chicken mixture are completely cool before assembling the salad.
• In a large glass bowl, layer the following ingredients: half of the cornbread, half of the chicken mixture, half of the lettuce and each of the vegetables.
• In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise.
• Spread half of this mixture over the vegetables and sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese.
• Repeat this process, ending with the Cheddar cheese.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

CHICKEN PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine chicken and celery. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and salt. Pour dressing over chicken; toss well to coat. Refrigerate. Just before serving, toss with bacon and pecans. Serve on lettuce with tomato garnish.