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    Momma Fit Lyndsey » Recipes » Lunch

    Pesto Chicken Salad

    Published: Sep 7, 2022 by Lyndsey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Only 3 ingredients in this healthy no mayo high protein pesto chicken salad! Rotisserie chicken, pesto, and Greek yogurt and you can make this quick and easy recipe in under 5 minutes. Use in a wrap, on a croissant, on a sandwich or on top of a romaine, kale or arugula salad.

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Only 3 simple ingredients! You can use rotisserie, canned or cooked chicken and either pre-made or homemade pesto.
    • Full of protein, low carb and keto friendly.
    • Creamy and full of flavor!
    • You can eat it in a variety of ways! Enjoy this pesto chicken salad for lunch or dinner in wraps, on croissants, on top of romaine lettuce or toast or even stirred into pasta for a cold pasta salad.

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

    ingredients for this recipe.
    • Pesto: You can make your own homemade pesto with lots of basil or you can buy a jarred pre-made version from the grocery store.
    • Chicken: I like using rotisserie chicken because it is super easy. Grilled chicken or canned chicken is also a great option.

    How to Make This Recipe

    This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cook time and temperatures.

    steps for making this recipe.
    1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together and serve in a wrap, on toast or a croissant or on top of lettuce like arugula, kale or romaine.

    Expert Tips

    • Make ahead: Meal prep pesto chicken salad and make ahead for a week's full of lunches.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

    Recipe FAQs

    What goes well with pesto?

    Chicken, potatoes, pasta and pesto salmon are my favorite ways to use up pesto.

    What is pesto made of?

    Basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and simple seasoning make up the traditional recipe. To make a vegan pesto you can swap out parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast. For a less expensive version, use walnuts instead of pine nuts.

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    Pesto Chicken Salad

    Only 3 ingredients in this healthy no mayo high protein pesto chicken salad! Rotisserie chicken, pesto, and Greek yogurt and you can make this quick and easy recipe in under 5 minutes. Use in a wrap, on a croissant, on a sandwich or a salad.
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 minute minute
    Total Time 6 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 352kcal
    Author Lyndsey

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups rotisserie chicken
    • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 6 oz pesto

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together and serve in a wrap, on toast or a croissant or on top of lettuce like arugula, kale or romaine.

    Notes

    • Make ahead: Meal prep this recipe and make ahead for a week's full of lunches.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4g | Protein: 39.2g | Fat: 19.3g
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