5-minute pesto chicken salad
2
Points®
Total time: 5 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Lemon zest might not seem like a major player here, but the citrusy zing brings an unexpected bright note to this tasty chicken combo. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s great served in lettuce cups, on whole grain crackers/crisp breads, or in whole wheat wraps.
Ingredients
Plain fat free Greek yogurt
½ cup(s)
Pesto sauce
⅓ cup(s), basil variety recommended
Lemon zest
1 tsp(s)
Cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast
12 oz, shredded
Instructions
1
To make dressing, whisk yogurt, pesto and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and stir gently to combine. Serve.
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