Easy Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe

why make this recipe

Simple Pesto Chicken Salad is a fantastic dish that is both tasty and easy to make. It uses rotisserie chicken, which saves you time and effort. This salad is creamy thanks to Greek yogurt and packed with flavor from pesto. It’s a great meal for lunch or dinner, and you can easily customize it to suit your taste.

how to make Simple Pesto Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 6 oz pesto

Directions:

1. Take a large bowl and combine all the ingredients: rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, and pesto.
2. Mix everything together until it’s well combined.
3. Serve your chicken salad in a wrap, on toast or a croissant, or over a bed of greens like arugula, kale, or romaine.

how to serve Simple Pesto Chicken Salad

You can serve Simple Pesto Chicken Salad in many ways. It tastes great in a wrap or on a piece of toast or croissant. You can also enjoy it over a bed of fresh greens. Feel free to add extra toppings like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or your favorite nuts for added crunch.

how to store Simple Pesto Chicken Salad

To store your Simple Pesto Chicken Salad, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can last for up to three days. Just be sure to stir it again before serving, as the ingredients may separate during storage.

tips to make Simple Pesto Chicken Salad

• Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
• Customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
• If you like it a bit tangier, sprinkle some lemon juice over the salad before serving.

variation

Try adding diced bell peppers or olives for a Mediterranean twist. You can also swap out Greek yogurt for mayonnaise if you prefer a creamier texture.

FAQs

1. Can I use store-bought pesto?
Yes, store-bought pesto works perfectly for this recipe.

2. Is this salad gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you serve it on gluten-free bread or in a gluten-free wrap, it can be gluten-free.

3. How can I make this salad dairy-free?
You can substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt alternative and use vegan pesto for a dairy-free version.

Simple Pesto Chicken Salad

A tasty and easy-to-make salad using rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, and flavorful pesto, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Main ingredients

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken Shredded or chopped
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt For creaminess
• 6 oz pesto Store-bought or homemade

Method

 

Preparation

1. Take a large bowl and combine the rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, and pesto.
2. Mix everything together until it’s well combined.

Serving

1. Serve your chicken salad in a wrap, on toast or a croissant, or over a bed of greens like arugula, kale, or romaine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time. Customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or nuts for extra flavor and crunch. For a tangier flavor, sprinkle some lemon juice over the salad before serving.

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