Avocado-Poblano Chicken and Arugula Salad
Pan-fried chicken is tossed with peppery arugula, nutty farro, crisp cucumber and tart Granny Smith apple, then finished with creamy avocado poblano dressing. Avocado and shallot add richness and bite, making this a satisfying choice for a light lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Avocado-Poblano Chicken and Arugula Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a large pan and cook the chicken over medium heat for approximately 12 minutes, about 6 minutes per side. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before plating.
- 2
Using a large platter or bowl, create a bed of arugula. Sprinkle the farro, shaved cucumber, sliced apple, and sliced shallot over the arugula. Place the chicken breasts, whole or cut into pieces, on top. Garnish with slices of avocado. Drizzle the salad evenly with Marie's Creamy Avocado Poblano dressing.
- Calories 529.21 kcal High 26%
- Protein 35.25 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 53.16 g 19%
- Total Fat 19.9 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 2.98 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.29 mg High 25%
- Sodium 313.38 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 9.91 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 5.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 98.83 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 643.05 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 35.76 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 20.06 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Avocado Poblano Chicken and Arugula Salad is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 27 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Avocado Dressing, Baby Arugula, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 529.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Avocado-Poblano Chicken and Arugula Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Avocado Dressing, Baby Arugula, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Avocado-Poblano Chicken and Arugula Salad?
- About 27 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 529.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Avocado-Poblano Chicken and Arugula Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Avocado-Poblano Chicken and Arugula Salad healthy?
- Avocado-Poblano Chicken and Arugula Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 529.21 calories and 35.25 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 313.38 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.98 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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