Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step 2

Place chicken breast on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 30 minutes. The chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 3

Remove from the oven and let it cool down/rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4

While chicken rests, arrange green leaves, red onions, cherry tomatoes and cucumber in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Slice avocado and place on the salad.

Step 6

On a cutting board, dice the chicken breast and transfer to a small bowl. Add pesto and stir well, then place chicken atop salad.

Step 7

In a mason jar, pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper and whisk everything together.

Step 8

Taste to check the seasoning levels and add more salt/pepper if desired, then pour over the salad.

Step 9

Top with feta cheese and parsley. Enjoy!