Chicken and Potato Pesto Salad

Chicken and Potato Pesto Salad
Chicken and Potato Pesto Salad is a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and whole 30 main course. This recipe makes 8 servings with 280 calories, 17g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. A mixture of beans, idaho potatoes, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

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Fill a large heavy pot with tight-fitting cover half full with water. Bring it to a boil over high heat.Meanwhile, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise in 1/2-inch slices.
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Add the potatoes to the boiling water, cover and return to boiling. Cook 3 minutes.
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Add the green beans to the pot with the potatoes and cook another 4 minutes.
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Drain the potatoes and beans and set aside. The vegetables should still be relatively firm.In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high to high heat and cook chicken while stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until meat is completely cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the heat and stir in pesto sauce. Gently stir in the potatoes and green beans, taking care not to break up vegetables.
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Serve salad warm or at room temperature on a bed of salad greens, if desired. If making ahead, chill overnight.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings8
Health Score15
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