Same ol’ chicken…brand new flavor!

Posted by Natalie on March 26, 2009 - Posted in Recipes There are no comments, Add yours!

Sometimes I feel like I just can’t handle another darn hard boiled egg! But what’s a girl to do if all the food for 12 hours must be packed in an assortment of plasticware--and hauled around for the day?  This Pesto Chicken Salad is one of my favorite ways to make the same ol’ chicken taste brand new...and it’s edible without heating or utensils--a big plus!

As part of my food prep for the week I typically boil 3-5 chicken breasts which I then slice or shred and store in the fridge.  For Pesto Chicken Salad, I use the following proportions: 
1 chopped chicken breast, 1 tbsp pesto, 1 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp chopped sun dried tomatoes, and 1 tbsp chopped nuts (I like almonds or pecans).

Throw it all in a bowl and combine.  If you like your chicken salad a little more moist, add a bit more mayo, or some of the oil from the sun dried tomatoes. 
Season with a bit of salt and pepper.  My favorite way to get this to my belly is using carrot chips as ‘dippers’....but for you boring folk out there--a fork will work fine too!  Enjoy =)