Deliciously Simple Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe for Quick Meals

This Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe is a quick, low-carb delight that combines chicken, celery, and flavorful pesto for easy meals.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts Chopped or shredded
2 stalks Celery Chopped
1/2 cup Pesto Consider homemade
1/4 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt option
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

Optional Add-Ins

Chopped Walnuts For crunch
Mixed Greens For serving
Rice or Pasta Optional sides

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Shred or chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Chop the Celery: Chop the celery stalks into small, crisp pieces.
Combine Ingredients in a Bowl: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, celery, and pesto.
Mix It Up: Stir all ingredients gently until evenly coated.
Season to Perfection: Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to sit for a short while before serving. It's great for meal prep!

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