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Pesto Chicken Salad

October 30, 2015 by LauraH 24 Comments

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Pesto Chicken Salad

Do you love chicken salad? I do, but sometimes I feel like it can be boring and a bit overdone. This Pesto Chicken Salad is anything but boring! Try out this fresh new twist on a classic spread. It is sure to spice up your lunch or party tray! The spinach and basil add a delicious freshness to the dish and the pine nuts give it a great additional texture along with their great toasted flavors. When it all comes together with the deliciousness of the Parmesan cheese…Wow! If you are a pesto fan, or a chicken salad fan, then this dish is a must try. It was fantastic on the ciabatta bread but would also be fabulous in a lettuce wrap or as a dip with some crackers or toasted pita.

Ingredients for Pesto Chicken Salad

3 cups chicken, cooked (I used breasts)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
1 cup Greek yogurt, 7-ounces
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup Pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Directions for Pesto Chicken Salad

Chop your chicken in to small pieces and add to a large bowl
Finely chop your basil and spinach and add it to the chicken
Add all the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasonings. Pesto Chicken Salad www.lauraslittlehousetips.com

To toast the Pine nuts, add them to a small pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan comes up to temperature, they will toast very quickly, so this isn’t something you want to walk away from. Once they are lightly browned and glistening, remove them from the pan to stop the cooking. Do not burn them or they’ll be bitter. And don’t skip this step. Toasting the nuts brings out the nature oils and intensifies the flavor.

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Serve immediately on bread for sandwiches, with crackers for dip or over lettuce for a low-carb lunch! Pesto Chicken Salad www.lauraslittlehousetips.com

How did you like this Pesto Chicken Salad? Did you give it a try? Do you have any favorite chicken salad recipes?

I have to tell you this was such a hit in my house that I make it about once a week now. I adore it on crackers.
Speaking of crackers you will want that recipe too:

Sourdough Rosemary Sea Salt Cracker Recipe

Sourdough Rosemary Sea Salt Cracker Recipe

or our

Sourdough Parmesan Garlic Cracker Recipe

Sourdough Parmesan Garlic Cracker Recipe

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Comments

  1. Kathryn Doherty says

    November 1, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    I love chicken salad and pesto, this is definitely a must try for me! Love how the freshness of the spinach and basil helps brighten and lighten the whole dish. I can’t wait to try this!
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    • LauraH says

      November 4, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Hi Kathryn,
      I can’t wait to hear how you like it! I love it and make it about once a week. It kicks Chicken Salad up about 10 notches πŸ™‚

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  2. Susan says

    November 2, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Oh I love the addition of pine nuts, pesto and yogurt! Yum, I can hardly wait to try this version. Thanks for sharing!
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    • LauraH says

      November 2, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      This is one of those addicting recipes. I find myself making over and over again. Thank you so much Susan πŸ™‚ Glad your here.

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    • LauraH says

      November 4, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      Hi Susan,
      Yum! Is right. It’s so addicting. I make it about once a week now. I love it and so good on crackers too. Thank you for stopping by. I’m glad your here.

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  3. Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:23 am

    This looks amazing! I love pesto and the idea of changing up the standard chicken salad. Yum!
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    • LauraH says

      November 4, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you so much Stephanie. The Pesto Chicken Salad is addicting πŸ™‚

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  4. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says

    November 5, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    The same old chicken salad can get boring and these additions sound wonderful! It’s great co-hosting with you at the #HomeMattersParty
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  5. Audrey says

    November 6, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I probably should have had lunch before I checked out this recipe. Now I am starving and I want this! #HomeMattersParty

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  6. CJ Huang says

    November 8, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Love pesto, and chicken salad too! I bet this combination would taste so wonderful. πŸ™‚
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  7. Ashley says

    November 8, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Yum! I love chicken salad and this recipe looks delicious! Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday link party. I hope you’ll join us again next week. Sharing your post on Twitter!
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  8. Sahana says

    November 8, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Looks like a lovely salad. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us. #HomeMattersParty
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  9. Alayna @AlaynasCreations says

    November 9, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    Mmmmm – looks good. I’m a huge fan of pesto and chicken salads.
    I’m happy to be partying with you again this month. #HomeMattersParty
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  10. Wendy @ Living Almost Naturally says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    This looks really good! Thanks for sharing this! #HomeMattersParty

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  11. Lorelai @ Life With Lorleai says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:15 am

    This salad looks so good! I can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing and co-hosting at the #HomeMattersParty – you’re lovely! πŸ™‚

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai
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  12. Jamie says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    That looks so yummy!! What a perfect thing to take with us when we’re offroading and need a lunch, I love it! #HomeMattersParty
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  13. Blossom Onunekwu says

    November 15, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Trying this Salad right now and it’s delish! Healthy, creamy, yummy!

    http://www.blossomthecreativist.com

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    • LauraH says

      November 18, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      I would love to know what you thought. It’s such a favorite in my home. πŸ™‚

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