Chicken Salad With Apples and Walnuts

swirlycinnacakes's Note:

Oven poaching gently cooks the chicken and adds flavor, too. Add mayonaise to taste.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds)
• salt and pepper , to taste
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 tart apple , diced
• 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecan pieces , toasted

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray 9x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
3. Lay chicken breasts in pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pour the apple juice over chicken; cover tightly and bake 10 minutes.
4. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
5. Set aside to cool.
6. Dice apple and place in large bowl.
7. When chicken is cooled completely, chop and add to apples, then add nuts.
8. Cool and place on lettuce leaf.