Pesto Chicken Salad
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4.7
Pesto Chicken Salad
Description
The Pesto Chicken Salad recipe blends tender shredded chicken with aromatic basil pesto and creamy Greek yogurt for moisture and tang. Green onions add a mild onion flavor and crunch, while salt and black pepper balance the taste. Optional fresh lemon juice brightens the mix and adds a slight acidity that complements the pesto.
This chicken salad can be served in multiple ways: atop fresh salad greens for a light meal, as a sandwich filling, or as a dip with crackers. The creamy texture and herbaceous notes make it adaptable to various meal occasions and preferences.
The straightforward mixing method requires no cooking, making it a quick option when rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast is on hand. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving for best flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast we use rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt can use mayonnaise, plain
- 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
- lemon juice optional, fresh squeeze
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pesto, Greek yogurt, and green onion. Stir until well combined. Add a little squeeze of lemon juice, if desired, and season with salt and pepper. Stir again.
- Serve over greens, on toast, make a sandwich or lettuce wrap, or enjoy with crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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