Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad ๐ฅ
Overview:
- Name: Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Description: Make and share this Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- Fresh basil leaves, to taste
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 celery ribs, diced or shredded
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons romano cheese
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 471.5
- Fat: 34.9g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1g
- Cholesterol: 81.8mg
- Sodium: 544.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.4g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 3.9g
- Protein: 27.3g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) and cook the chicken until it’s tender and fully cooked, approximately 35 minutes. |
| 2 | Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool down to room temperature. |
| 3 | Dice or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. |
| 4 | In a small skillet, brown the pine nuts over medium heat until they are golden and fragrant. Set aside. |
| 5 | In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, fresh basil leaves, garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of pine nuts (not browned), and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese. |
| 6 | Puree the mixture until smooth and creamy. |
| 7 | Add the creamy mixture to the diced or shredded chicken and mix well to coat evenly. |
| 8 | Stir in the diced celery and the reserved browned pine nuts. |
| 9 | Make sure all ingredients are well coated with the creamy dressing. |
| 10 | For best results, refrigerate the chicken salad overnight to allow the flavors to meld together. |
| 11 | Before serving, sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese and romano cheese on top for an extra burst of flavor. |
Enjoy Your Delicious Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad! ๐ด๐ฅ
