Pesto Chicken Salad

Name: Pesto Chicken Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. store-bought pesto; 1/4 c. low-fat Greek yogurt; 2 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice; 1/4 c. toasted pine nuts; 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast; poached

Ready in only 30 minutes!

By Country Living Test KitchenPublished: Jan 22, 2020

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BRIAN WOODCOCK

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Rich and tangy, try it spread on crispy crackers.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup store-bought pesto
1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast; poached

Directions

For poached chicken:
1. Step 1Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water; bring to boil. Add 1 tsp. kosher salt and chicken breasts. Reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cool completely. Shred or chop into pieces.
For salad:
1. Step 1Whisk together pesto, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice in a bowl. Add pine nuts and chicken; toss to combine.