Lighter Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

large boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness

salt and pepper

Italian seasoning

sliced sandwich bread (I used a whole grain wheat - I recommend something like this!)

chopped romaine lettuce

apple (use your favorite, I used gala), cored and chopped

celery stalk, chopped

dried cranberries

red onion, diced

Diamond of California Pecan Halves (could also use chopped pecans)

plain fat free Greek yogurt

light mayo (optional, may sub additional greek yogurt)

dijon mustard

garlic powder