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Delicious Garlic Chicken Salad with Cream Cheese Dressing

Delicious Garlic Chicken Salad with Cream Cheese Dressing

This delectable salad combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing for a truly satisfying meal. Indulge in the perfect blend of savory garlic and rich cream cheese, creating an extremely tasteful sensation that will leave you craving more.

Let's talk about how to make a killer salad! Mixing all the ingredients together is the key to creating a delicious and satisfying dish. Don't just throw everything in a bowl and hope for the best. Instead, take the time to carefully combine each element to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Trust me, it's worth the effort when creating my salad recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 cloves of minced garlic

  • 1/4 cup of olive oil

  • 1/4 cup of chopped green chives

  • Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


  • 4 cups of lettuce and other mixed greens

  • 1/2 cup of tomatoes, diced

  • 1/2 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup of shredded Colby cheese

  • 1/4 cup of farmer's cheese

Ingredients to create the cream cheese salad dressing:

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions to create the cream cheese salad dressing:

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.


Whisk together until smooth and creamy.


Season with seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.


Refrigerate for 30 minutes while cooking the chicken.

Instructions to cook the chicken:

Season the chicken breasts with seasoning salt, freshly ground black pepper, and half of the minced garlic.


Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Then sear the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side until browned.


Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the minced garlic and chopped green chives over the chicken breasts and bake in a 375-degree oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

Bringing the Salad Together

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of shredded Colby cheese, and 1/4 cup of farmer's cheese. Set aside.


In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens and diced tomatoes with the cream cheese dressing. Then sprinkle the shredded cheese over the salad.


Last but not least, slice the cooked chicken and place it either to the side of the salad or on top of the salad.


Serve and enjoy!


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