4.7 from 63 votes
Pesto Chicken Salad
Pesto Chicken Salad combines shredded chicken with basil pesto, Greek yogurt, and green onions to create a creamy, herby salad. The optional lemon juice adds brightness, and seasoning with salt and pepper adjusts the flavor. This versatile salad works well served over greens, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
192 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% 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.