*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Hot Chicken & Apple Salad

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Poultry
                Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   ts           Paprika
     1/4   ts           Pepper
   4                    Chicken breast halves
                        - (4 oz ea) -- boned, skinned,
                        - cut into bite size
   3       tb           Unsweetened apple cider
   1       c            Carrots -- diagonally sliced
   3       c            Granny smith apples (1 lb) --
                        - unpeeled, 1/2" cubes
     1/2   c            Gorgonzola cheese (2 oz) --
                        - divided
   2       ts           Shallots -- minced
   2       tb           White wine vinegar
   4       c            Fresh spinach -- torn

  Combine paprika, pepper & pinch salt in a plastic bag. Add chicken
  & shake to coat. Set aside.

  Place cider in an 8" square baking dish; microwave at high 30-45
  seconds. Add chicken; cover with wax paper & microwave at
  medium-high 6 to 7 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Drain chicken
  & set aside.

  In reserved apple cider mixture, add carrots; cover with plastic &
  vent. Microwave at high 2 minutes. Stir in apples; microwave at
  high 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until apples are tender. Drain,
  reserving 2 tb apple cider mixture in baking dish.

  Combine apples, carrots, chicken & 1/4 c cheese in a bowl; toss &
  set aside.

  Add vinegar & shallots to reserved apple cider mixture in baking
  dish; microwave at high 1 minute. Drizzle over chicken mixture with
  remaining 1/4 c cheese & serve warm.

  Per serving: 247 cal (Fat 6, Chol. 76)
 

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