Pesto Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Tin & Taco

Time30m

Serves4

Shredded Chicken / Pico De Gallo / Mixed Greens / Garlic Pesto / Cotija Cheese

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Chicken
If you haven't already, cook and shred the chicken. You can boil, grill, or bake it until fully cooked, then shred it with two forks.
2
Mix Greens and Pico De Gallo
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens and pico de gallo. Toss them gently to mix well.
3
Add Pesto
Add the garlic pesto to the bowl with mixed greens and pico de gallo and toss until the greens are evenly coated.
4
Incorporate Shredded Chicken
Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and toss everything together until the chicken is well mixed with the greens and pesto.
5
Serve and Top with Cotija Cheese
Divide the pesto chicken mixture into serving bowls and sprinkle cotija cheese on top before serving.