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Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad

A fresh and flavorful chicken salad that pairs perfectly with toasted bread or crisp lettuce cups.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026
Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Serves
4

This pesto chicken salad is one of my favorite go to lunches when I want something quick but still special. It is packed with juicy chicken, savory pesto, and sweet roasted red peppers for a perfect balance of flavors.

I love serving this on a busy weekday because it comes together in minutes. If you have some leftover rotisserie chicken in the fridge, you can whip this up even faster for a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the cooked chicken into a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the pesto and mayonnaise to the bowl and stir until the chicken is well coated.

  3. 3

    Gently fold in the chopped roasted red peppers and the diced red onion.

  4. 4

    Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper to your preference.

  5. 5

    Top with toasted pine nuts just before serving to add a nice crunch.

💡 Tips

You can store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It tastes great served inside a croissant, on top of mixed greens, or tucked into a flour tortilla for a quick wrap.

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