# Pesto Chicken Salad

This Pesto Chicken Salad needs only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make and it’s the perfect easy lunch, dinner, or snack.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 18 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/pesto-chicken-salad/#wprm-recipe-container-69229
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5651604e-fca2-4575-9e30-d20e5bc5da3e
- Extracted: 2025-06-10

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