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Italian Style Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella Salad

Italian Style Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella Salad

Serves 2 | with Pine Nuts, Tomatoes and Balsamic Glaze
4.5(208)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
: 
845 kcal
Protein
: 
33.3g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Nuts
  • Cashew nuts
  • Sulphites
  • Peanut
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Thighs

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

1 ball(s)

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

30 grams

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Nuts, Cashew nuts, Milk May contain traces of: Peanut)

80 grams

Wild Rocket

24 grams

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

15 grams

Pine Nuts

Energy (kJ)3535 kJ
Energy (kcal)845 kcal
Fat37.2 g
of which saturates12 g
Carbohydrate12.3 g
of which sugars10.5 g
Dietary Fibre3 g
Protein33.3 g
Salt1.2 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Baking Tray

Instructions

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Cook the Chicken
1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

b) Lay the chicken thighs flat onto a baking tray, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh.

c) Once the oven is hot, roast the chicken on the middle shelf of your oven until browned and cooked through, 16-18 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Get Prepped
2

a) Meanwhile, cut the tomato into 1cm chunks.

b) Drain the mozzarella and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Pat dry with kitchen paper, then tear into small pieces.

Hey Pesto
3

a) Once your chicken is cooked, remove from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken as finely as you can. Stir the pesto through the chicken.

b) Divide the rocket between your serving bowls and top with the chopped tomatoes, mozzarella pieces and pesto chicken.

c) Drizzle over the balsamic glaze and scatter over the pine nuts to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Reviewers enjoyed the fresh, flavourful combination of pesto chicken, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, making it ideal for a light lunch or easy dinner.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding croutons, avocado, or filled pasta to bulk up the meal. Try varying the salad leaves beyond rocket.
  • Portions: Some found the dish light; adding bread or extra vegetables can make it more filling.
AI-generated from customer reviews
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