Chopped Chicken Salad With Bacon

Name: Chopped Chicken Salad With Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 small chicken breasts; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; Salt and black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 5 cups lettuce (chopped); 1 cup cucumber (sliced); 1 avocado (sliced); ½ cup red onions (sliced ); ¼ cup cooked bacon (chopped ); 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; a pinch red crushed pepper; salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:18min

This chopped chicken salad is the kind of recipe I reach for when I want something fresh, filling, and easy to put together without a lot of effort. Tender baked chicken breast, crispy bacon, avocado, cucumber, and red onion, all tossed together with a bright lemon olive oil dressing. Every bite has so much flavor and texture, and it comes together in about 30 minutes. It is also one of the best recipes I know for meal prep, because everything holds up beautifully in the fridge for up to four days. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner, a satisfying lunch to pack for work, or a easy meal prep idea for the week, this chopped chicken salad recipe is going to be your new favorite.

Updated at: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:46:44 GMT