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Super Easy Pesto Chicken Salad (10 minutes!)

This Super Easy Pesto Chicken Salad is the best spring and summer meal prep option! It's ready in just 10 minutes and doesn't requiring any cooking or reheating. A fresh and flavorful protein-packed option that is perfect for meal prep or lunch on-the-go. Serve as a sandwich, salad or enjoy with your favorite crackers! The possibilities are endless!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked & shredded chicken breast (500g)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (80g) finely diced - yellow works too
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto (60g)
  • 1/4 cup light mayo (60g)
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt (60g) use dairy-free if needed
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Fold until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  2. Taste and add any salt and/or pepper to taste (I used rotisserie chicken so didn't need to add any salt!)
  3. Serve as a sandwich, on toast, in a wrap or lettuce wrap, over a bed of greens or enjoy as is! 

Notes

  • To make dairy-free: use dairy-free greek yogurt (or sub for more mayo)
  • To store: Store your chicken salad in an airtight container. It will last in the fridge for 4-5 days.
  • How To Eat Pesto Chicken Salad:
  • As a sandwich – The classic way! Place pesto chicken salad between two pieces of bread or croissant for one of your new favorite sandwiches!
  • As open-faced sandwich – Spread chicken salad on a warm, toasted piece of sandwich bread.
  • As a wrap – Grab your favorite kind of tortilla or lettuce wraps and roll this chicken salad inside!
  • On top of a salad – I like to eat this over a bed of leafy greens or romaine lettuce with some crackers on the side. It’s also delicious with diced avocado for some additional healthy fats.
  • Straight up – An easy way is to just enjoy by the forkful. It’s so delicious!

Nutrition Information

Serving 3/4 cup (152g) Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Serving 3/4 cup (152g)
Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.