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Pesto Chicken Salad

This quick pesto chicken salad is bright, creamy, and herb-forward, making it ideal for busy weekdays or a lazy weekend picnic. Ready in under five minutes, it's an easy, protein-rich meal option.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded Use store-bought for convenience.
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt Use full-fat for creaminess or nonfat for fewer calories.
  • 6 oz pesto Choose store-bought or homemade, depending on flavor preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, and pesto.
  2. Toss together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Serve the salad in wraps, on toast, or over a bed of greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

The salad can be adapted for meal prep and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Feel free to customize flavors by swapping ingredients.

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