Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad Recipe
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Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad

By: Janet Schaufele 
"A creamy, yummy chicken salad that is a little different from the usual recipes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (178)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Cranberry Sea Breeze
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 592 | Total Fat: 49.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was nice for something different but will stay a distant second from classic chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by Dianemwj   view full review
This was delicious! I boiled 3 large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts with some salt, garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Sometimes the simplest recipes turn out to be some of the best! I love chicken salad and I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2004 by FOKLMEMBER   view full review
Have made this several times and always get requests for the recipe. I have added chopped red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by RALWATTAR   view full review
This was so good!! I used one-third sour cream, one-third mayo, and one-third cream cheese. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by GIGI9801   view full review
Just finished putting this together and it tastes wonderful!! I didn't puree the ingredients,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2010 by SunnyByrd   view full review
YUM. I followed this recipe exactly except I skipped pureeing (I LIKE stuff chunky). The full...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by MANIKIHI   view full review
Delicious!!!! Easy...one of the best Chicken Salads I've tried...and I've tried MANY!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by BERNZWEIG   view full review
Everyone in my house loves this! I also have small kids, so I took another reviewer's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2005 by PuffNoodle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
WOW! This recipe was DELICIOUS! My kids and husband devoured what I made then asked for more. ...

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