Ingredients
For Chicken Marination
Boneless Chicken, 1Ibs
Olive oil 1tbsp
Lemon Juice 1 tbsp, it’s optional
Garlic Powder 1 tsp
Italian Seasoning 1tsp
Salt 1/2tsp, or according to taste
Black pepper 1/2tsp, or according to taste
Red pepper flakes 1 pinch. It’s optional
For Pesto Salad Dressing
Pesto Sauce 1/3 cup
Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup fat-free
Lemon juice 1tsp
Instructions
To make tasty Weight Watchers pesto chicken salad, follow a few steps.
Marinate Chicken
Add olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice into a bowl.
Mix all ingredients.
Now, add boneless chicken to this bowl.
Mix chicken with this paste until it coats well.
Next, place marinated chicken in a baking tray.
Bake chicken for 15-20 minutes until it cooks well.
After that, cool the chicken on a tray then shred it by hand, or forks.
Keep aside the baked chicken.
Combine Pesto Salad Ingredients
Add pesto sauce, low-fat Greek yoghurt, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
Combine all ingredients.
Assembling
Pour a pesto sauce, and low-fat Greek yogurt over the baked chicken.
Combine it well until the chicken is mixed with pesto sauce.
The Weight Watchers pesto chicken salad is ready to eat.
Garnish this salad with fresh chopped parsley, or dried herbs.
Tips
To shred the chicken use a high-quality food processor.
Add vegetables to make this salad more healthy and flavorful.
Adjust seasonings according to your taste.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight.
To make it creamier, add low-fat grated cheese.
Storage Information
Pack salad in an airtight jar or container. Refrigerate the salad for one week.
FAQs
How do we serve pesto chicken salad?
Serve this pesto chicken salad with fried veggies, crackers, sandwiches, and ciabatta rolls.
Can we replace the chicken with other protein options?
Yes, you can easily replace the chicken with beans, chickpeas, tofu, and lentils.
Can we add pasta to make this salad?
It’s optional. You may add pasta if you would like. But make sure to check Weight Watchers points accordingly.
Nutritional Facts
Amount per Serving 2/3 cup
Total Calories 300 kcal
Carbohydrates 3g
Protein 36g
Fat 15g
Sugar 2g
Iron 1mg
Sodium 737mg
Weight Watchers points per serving is 2-3.
