Kittencal'S Chicken Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped (or use 4 small breasts preferably poached)
1 stalk celery, finely diced
2 green onions, chopped
3/4 - 1 cup dried cranberries (you may chop in half or leave whole) or 3/4-1 cup raisins (you may chop in half or leave whole)
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved (measure 1/2 cup halved or use 1 small apple, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
Dressing
3/4 cup salad dressing (use Miracle Whip salad dressing)
2 tablespoons coleslaw dressing (Kraft coleslaw dressing works well)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika (can use up to 3/4 teaspoon)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

In a medium bowl toss together chicken with celery, onions and cranberries.
In another bowl mix all dressing ingredients until well blended; add to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
Cover and chill for a minumum of 4-24 hours.
Just before serving mix in grape halves then season with black pepper.
POACHING CHICKEN-------.
Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan.
Cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and 1 bay leaf optional) bring to a simmer.
Lightly simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit in the water for about 10 minutes.
Cool and chop.