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Pesto Chicken Salad

Super Flavorful Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches

When you’re craving something fresh, flavorful, and easy to make, these pesto chicken salad sandwiches hit the spot.
SERVINGS 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

MAKING THE PESTO CHICKEN SALAD:

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, (a little over 1 pound)
  • 2/3 cup Mayonnaise, (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto
  • 1/2 cup Shaved Parmesan
  • 3 Green Onions, chopped
  • Squeeze of Fresh Lemon Juice, (about 1 tbsp.)
  • Salt + Black Pepper, to taste

TO MAKE INTO SANDWICHES:

  • Sliced Sourdough Bread, toasted
  • Mayonnaise
  • Lettuce
  • Sliced Tomatoes
  • Thinly Sliced Red Onion

Instructions
 

  • Poach the chicken and allow to slightly cool. Shred manually or use a stand-mixer to shred.
  • To a large bowl, add all ingredients for the pesto chicken salad and mix until well combined. Taste, and adjust salt + pepper per personal preference. Set in the refrigerator in a covered container until you’re ready to assemble the sandwiches.
  • To make into sandwiches, serve over toasted bread with a layer of mayonnaise and then top with lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion. Enjoy immediately. 
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