Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 whole chicken breasts, cut in half, deboned and skinned |
salt and pepper |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1 cup fresh basil |
2 garlic cloves |
2 tablespoons pine nuts |
4 large celery ribs, chopped |
1/2 cup pine nuts, browned |
2/3 cup parmesan cheese or 2/3 cup romano cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and cook chicken.
2. Roast about 35 minutes until done.
3. Let cool.
4. Dice/Shred.
5. Brown pine nuts.
6. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons pine nuts (not browned) and 2 tablespoons cheese.
7. Puree and add to chicken.
8. Mix in celery and browned pine nuts.
9. Coat well.
10. Best to make the day before serving.
11. When serving add the rest of the cheese.
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