Pesto Chicken Salad

18 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pesto, Greek yogurt, and green onion.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pesto, Greek yogurt, and green onion.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pesto, Greek yogurt, and green onion.
  4. 4Stir until well combined.
  5. 5Stir until well combined.
  6. 6Stir until well combined.
  7. 7Add a little squeeze of lemon juice, if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8Add a little squeeze of lemon juice, if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
  9. 9Add a little squeeze of lemon juice, if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
  10. 10Stir again.
  11. 11Stir again.
  12. 12Stir again.
  13. 13Serve over greens, on toast, make a sandwich or lettuce wrap, or enjoy with crackers.
  14. 14Serve over greens, on toast, make a sandwich or lettuce wrap, or enjoy with crackers.
  15. 15Serve over greens, on toast, make a sandwich or lettuce wrap, or enjoy with crackers.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast, (we use rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast, (we use rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast, (we use rotisserie chicken)
  • 0.33333333333 cup basil pesto
  • 0.33333333333 cup basil pesto
  • 0.33333333333 cup basil pesto
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt, (can use mayonnaise)
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt, (can use mayonnaise)
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt, (can use mayonnaise)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • squeeze fresh lemon juice, (optional)
  • squeeze fresh lemon juice, (optional)
  • squeeze fresh lemon juice, (optional)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)

Equipment

large bowl

Tips

  • Add chopped celery, adding veggies is always a good idea!
  • Use red onion instead of green onion.
  • Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes or chopped tomatoes.
  • Add pine nuts for a crunch.
  • Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you want a cheesy, salty kick!
  • Chop up olives and stir them into the salad.