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Barbecue Chopped Chicken Salad

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Ok, I might be a little bit embarrassed to admit that I have never eaten at Panera Bread. I know exactly where one is… it’s actually across the street from Pei Wei and we love to eat there.  But Panera Bread?!?

Have I been missing out on something yummy and delicious?  Are you guys eating there often and I’m missing out?  

I’m thinking so! 

When I saw a recipe for a Barbecue Chopped Chicken Salad over at Cheerios and Lattes I thought it looked really yummy and that I might want to try it.  I was especially interested in it because it was a Panera Copy Cat Recipe and since I haven’t eaten there yet I thought it would be a good indicator if I would like their food.  

I’m happy to say that we all loved this salad!  Even my picky teenager.  I switched out the tortilla chips for Nacho Cheese Doritos and I think it complimented the salad perfectly!  

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Barbecue Chopped Chicken Salad (Panera Copy Cat)

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbecue, Chicken, Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 9905 kcal
A delicious Barbecue Chopped Chicken Salad with roasted corn, black beans, red bell pepper and a delicious barbecue ranch dressing!
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Ingredients

  • lettuce of your choice we used pre-washed mixed greens... romaine or butter lettuce would be delicious too
  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (using a rotisserie chicken would be faster)
  • garlic salt
  • 1 can of sweet corn; drained
  • 1 can of black beans; drained
  • 1/2 of a red bell pepper diced
  • Monterrey Colby Jack cheese shredded
  • Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips crushed into smaller pieces
  • 1 large avocado chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1/8 - 1/4 cup of your favorite Barbecue Sauce you can always add more if you want
  • 3/4 cup Ranch Dressing

Instructions

  1. Begin by lightly sprinkling your chicken breasts with garlic salt. Cook them on the barbecue until the chicken is done and the internal temp reaches 165°.
  2. Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray and add your red bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes and then add your corn. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes and then add your black beans until they are heated through. Once this mixture is done cooking dump your mixture out on a large plate to allow it to cool so that it won't cook your lettuce when you add it to your salad.
  3. When your chicken is done cooking chop it into bite sized pieces and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes too.
  4. Mix your barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in a small bowl. Add more or less barbecue/ranch depending on your taste.

Recipe Notes

Super important... don't add hot ingredients directly over the top of your lettuce. Let it cool for a while so it won't cook your lettuce.

Nutrition Facts
Barbecue Chopped Chicken Salad (Panera Copy Cat)
Amount Per Serving (3 g)
Calories 9905 Calories from Fat 3501
% Daily Value*
Fat 389g598%
Saturated Fat 100g625%
Cholesterol 4207mg1402%
Sodium 5212mg227%
Potassium 25839mg738%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1480g2960%
Vitamin A 2225IU45%
Vitamin C 102.2mg124%
Calcium 409mg41%
Iron 38mg211%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here are a few other recipes you might enjoy today while you’re here:

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Comments

  1. Miz Helen

    What a great recipe, I can’t wait to try this one! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  3. Anne

    I”m so happy it’s salad season again! I can’t wait to add this to the lineup. I’m glad I found your link through the Twirl & Take a Bow Party.

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  13. Kathy Moody

    This looks so delicious! A Panera Bread just opened up here. We ate there last week, but I missed this one. Thanks so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. Just pinned. 🙂
    Kathy

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  14. Dee

    You definitely need to check out Panera! This looks delicious, and the chips would interest my boys long enough to convince them that salad can be dinner!

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    • Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}

      I love it Dee! My daughter is the same way… that’s why I added Doritos to this salad so she wouldn’t complain as much, lol! Hope your boys like it 🙂

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    • Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}

      Thanks so much for stopping by Cathy! Checked out your page and am now following you on FB too 🙂

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  16. Danielle

    I’ve never had this at Panera, but I have to say, Panera is excellent. You’re def. going to have to try it. I love their soups and salads. This looks so yummy and perfect for BBQ season! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays.

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    • Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}

      Everyone really loves Panera! I can’t hardly wait to try it 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my recipe Danielle!

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    • Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}

      So glad you found our blog Christi! I Love Memories By The Mile’s Link Party! Thanks for stopping by and commenting 🙂

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    • Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}

      Thanks Deb for pinning while you were here 🙂 Made sure I was following you too from my FB!

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    • Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}

      Thanks Sheena! This recipe was delicious and it got me really excited for my first Panera experience!

      Reply

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