Pesto Chicken Salad

This Pesto Chicken Salad is an easy and healthy meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes! It’s packed with flavor from the zesty pesto dressing and is sure to be a hit with everyone!

Cooking Equipment:

Baking dish, large bowl

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Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Pesto, Chicken, Salad, Healthy, Zesty

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

2 boneless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons of olive oil

2 tablespoons of pesto sauce

1 cup of lettuce leaves, chopped

1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup of red onion, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion and chicken strips. Drizzle with pesto sauce and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition:

Calories – 300 kcal; Fat – 15 g; Carbohydrates – 15 g; Protein – 25 g

This Pesto Chicken Salad is an easy and healthy meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes! It’s packed with flavor from the zesty pesto dressing and is sure to be a hit with everyone!

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Did You Know?

Italy’s culinary tradition is characterized by its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple preparation methods.