Keto Pesto Chicken Salad
20 min
4
Easy
320kcal

Lunchtime is a moment to recharge and refuel. Enjoy your Pesto Chicken Salad, and let it remind you to embrace the simplicity of a well-balanced meal and the joy of good health.

Lunchtime is a moment to recharge and refuel. Enjoy your Pesto Chicken Salad, and let it remind you to embrace the simplicity of a well-balanced meal and the joy of good health.

James

James at Ketology

Last updated 24 Mar 2026

Ingredients

Servings:
4
Units:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
120ml keto-friendly pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
40g cherry tomatoes, halved
30g diced red bell peppers
40g diced red onions
2tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Recipe

  1. 1

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to taste. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let them rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.

  2. 2

    In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced chicken breasts, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell peppers, and diced red onions.

  3. 3

    Drizzle keto-friendly pesto sauce over the salad ingredients. Use as much or as little as you like, depending on your taste.

  4. 4

    Gently toss the Keto Pesto Chicken Salad to evenly coat all the ingredients with the pesto sauce.

  5. 5

    If desired, garnish your salad with chopped fresh basil leaves for added flavor and presentation.

  6. 6

    Serve your keto-friendly Pesto Chicken Salad cold as a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Macros

320 Kcal
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