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Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Janet Schaufele  PHOTO BY: naples34102 

"A creamy, yummy chicken salad that is a little different from the usual recipes."
Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 90 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until juices run clear. Let cool, and chop into chunks.
  2. In a food processor, puree the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and celery.
  3. Combine the chunked chicken, pureed mixture, and Parmesan cheese; toss. Refrigerate, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by Dianemwj 
This was delicious! I boiled 3 large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts with some salt, garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2004 by FOKLMEMBER 
Have made this several times and always get requests for the recipe. I have added chopped red... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by MANIKIHI 
Delicious!!!! Easy...one of the best Chicken Salads I've tried...and I've tried MANY!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by naples34102 
This was nice for something different but will stay a distant second from classic chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by RALWATTAR 
This was so good!! I used one-third sour cream, one-third mayo, and one-third cream cheese. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2005 by MORO 
WOW! This recipe was DELICIOUS! My kids and husband devoured what I made then asked for more. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2005 by JDVMD 
Really enjoyed this recipe. Quick and easy to prepare. I had a leftover chicken breast from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by GIGI9801 
Just finished putting this together and it tastes wonderful!! I didn't puree the ingredients,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by BERNZWEIG 
Everyone in my house loves this! I also have small kids, so I took another reviewer's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by KALICEC 
Edible, but not great. Too much parmesan overpowered the basil. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 534

  • Total Fat: 45.3g
  • Cholesterol: 89mg
  • Sodium: 414mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 28.4g

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