Bye-bye boring lunches! Meal prep a big batch of this pesto chicken salad for lunches during the week. Use it in power bowls and sandwiches, and over greens—it's great cold! Here’s a kitchen hack: slash time by using leftover Rotisserie Chicken!
- Place chicken in Multipurpose Steamer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover; microwave on medium (50% power) for 14–15 min, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, dice celery and onion. Slice grapes in half, if using. Place diced veggies and sliced grapes in a large bowl.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove from steamer. Cut into bite-size pieces; add chicken pieces to bowl with veggies and grapes.
- Add pesto, mayo, and sunflower seeds. Toss to combine. Serve as is, or chilled.
Serve with 1 cup cooked grains and 1⁄2 cup veggies.
Per serving: Calories 240, Fat 17 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 19 g.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
- Place chicken in Multipurpose Steamer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover; microwave on medium (50% power) for 14–15 min, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, dice celery and onion. Slice grapes in half, if using. Place diced veggies and sliced grapes in a large bowl.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove from steamer. Cut into bite-size pieces; add chicken pieces to bowl with veggies and grapes.
- Add pesto, mayo, and sunflower seeds. Toss to combine. Serve as is, or chilled.
Serve with 1 cup cooked grains and 1⁄2 cup veggies.
Per serving: Calories 240, Fat 17 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 19 g.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!