Pesto Chicken Salad
Pesto chicken salad is an easy upgrade to the classic sandwich filling. A heaping helping of fragrant basil pesto is mixed with creamy mayo and chopped chicken for a flavorful variation on everyday chicken salad.
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir them together until they're evenly combined.2 cups finely chopped rotisserie chicken, 1/3 cup basil pesto, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions, 1 tsp lemon juice
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.salt & pepper
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You don't need as much mayo because the pesto itself will add a lot of moisture to the chicken salad.
- Serve this as is or chill for an a hour or so in the fridge. It will be delicious either way.
- For a little texture and to play up the nuttiness of the pesto, you could stir in some toasted pine nuts or chopped toasted walnuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg