Pesto Chicken Salad: The Ultimate Recipe for a Delicious Lunch
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, crumbled feta cheese
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Prepare the pesto by blending toasted pine nuts, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil until smooth. Season to taste.
- Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in olive oil over medium heat until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and chicken slices.
- Toss with homemade pesto until well-coated.
- Add optional toppings as desired and serve immediately.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg