Pesto Chicken Salad

This creamy and herby chicken salad is perfect for quick lunches or meal prep. Stir a generous scoop into a wrap, sandwich, or grain bowl for a delici...This creamy and herby chicken salad is perfect for quick lunches or meal prep. Stir a generous scoop into a wrap, sandwich, or grain bowl for a delicious protein boost. You can use leftover chicken from your Sunday roast, buy pre-cooked chicken or cook some specifically to make it. Read more This creamy and herby chicken salad is perfect for quick lunches or meal prep. Stir a generous scoop into a wrap, sandwich, or grain bowl for a delicious protein boost. You can use leftover chicken from your Sunday roast, buy pre-cooked chicken or cook some specifically to make it. This creamy and herby chicken salad is perfect for quick lunches or meal prep. Stir a generous scoop into a wrap, sandwich, or grain bowl for a delicious protein boost. You can use leftover chicken from your Sunday roast, buy pre-cooked chicken or cook some specifically to make it.

Why is this healthy?
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts
Ingredients
Serves 4
For the pesto
basil
roughly chopped
roughly chopped toasted
nutritional yeast
Swaps: parmesan cheese
juiced
garlic cloves
finely grated
For the chicken
chicken breast
Swaps: chicken legs, chicken thigh
cooked, shredded

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the pesto
basil
roughly chopped
roughly chopped toasted
nutritional yeast
Swaps: parmesan cheese
juiced
garlic cloves
finely grated
For the chicken
chicken breast
Swaps: chicken legs, chicken thigh
cooked, shredded

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place all ingredients for the dressing into a blender and blend until smooth.

3

Add to the chicken in a bowl and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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