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5-minute pesto chicken salad

2
Points® value
Total Time
5 min
Prep
5 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

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.