Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Salad with Homemade Basil and Avocado Pesto

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 45m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

343
Calories
14.5g
Fat
16.4g
Carbohydrates
38.3g
Protein
6.6g
Fiber
4.3g
Sugar
Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

Recipe Description

We’ve found you the tastiest and most nutritious Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich yet, and I think you’re going to love it.

Golden brown, oven baked, roast chicken tossed in an avocado and basil, homemade pesto that is so scrumptious, you’ll be adding it to every meal, served on whole grain toast with shredded carrots for that extra crunch and arugula leaves, because who doesn’t love arugula!

To make Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Season chicken

    2 min
    Step 2 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Season chicken generously with salt and ground black pepper and place onto the lined baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake chicken

    30 min
    Step 3 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked through.

  4. 4

    Toast pepitas

    5 min
    Step 4 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

    In a large skillet over medium heat, toast for about 5 minutes, continuously stirring as to not burn the pepitas, until just golden.

  5. 5

    Shred chicken

    1 min
    Step 5 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Once done, use 2 forks to shred chicken, place in a large bowl and set aside.

  6. 6

    Prepare pesto

    1 min
    Step 6 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad SandwichStep 6 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

    In a food processor, add the toasted pepitas, avocado, basil, lemon juice, garlic, water and salt and blend until smooth.

  7. 7

    Combine pesto and chicken

    1 min
    Step 7 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Add pesto to the bowl of shredded chicken and toss to coat well.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Top one slice of toasted whole grain bread with pesto and chicken salad, ½ the shredded carrots and as much arugula as you like. Close sandwich with the another slice of toasted whole grain bread, serve and enjoy! Pesto lasts well for 2-3 days.

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About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Wendy Smith
September 16, 2024
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Exceptional! I tried this recipe for a family brunch, and everyone loved it. The combination of flavors is so fresh! The avocado and pesto really make it special. I’ll be making this again for sure.

Rachel Smith
October 21, 2023
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Yummy!

Maddie
October 18, 2023
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Yummy!

Uma Thompson
October 14, 2023
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Absolutely love it! Made this for a family picnic and everyone wanted seconds! The combination of flavors is simply yum! Can't get enough.

Kevin Miles
October 7, 2023
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Wow!

Fiona Matthews
June 9, 2023
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Superb sandwich delight!

Emma
March 16, 2023
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I recently made this Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich for my family and they loved it! The flavors are exceptional. My kids usually picky, ate it all. So proud to serve such a nutritious meal.

Tina72
March 5, 2023
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Superb and delicious!

Charles
November 1, 2022
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Absolutely delicious sandwich!

Juliette Dupont
August 24, 2022
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Family loved it

Brielle
February 4, 2022
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Simply delicious meal.

Isabella
October 30, 2021
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Amazing!

Bill
October 12, 2021
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This sandwich is simply great. The flavors are refreshin and the process was quick. I made it for lunch after a busy morning, and it was a perfect pick-me-up. Will definitely make again.

Olive
April 26, 2020
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OMG, this Healthy Pesto, Avocado and Chicken Salad Sandwich is a game changer! Made it for a picnic with the fam, and it was a hit. Super yummy and not hard to whip up.

Athina
September 30, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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