Best Basil Parmesan Chicken Salad Recipes

PARMESAN AND BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• In a food processor, puree the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and celery.
• Combine the chunked chicken, pureed mixture, and Parmesan cheese; toss. Refrigerate, and serve.

BAKED RICOTTA BOWLS WITH CHICKEN AND PARMESAN AND A MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH TOMATO-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Divide crust into 8 pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Press the balls into the bottom and up the sides of an 8-cup mini muffin tin. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine chicken, ricotta, Cheddar, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, eggs, Dijon, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups and top with remaining Parmesan. Bake 20 minutes, until a knife inserted near the center of 1 cup comes out clean and crust is golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in a blender, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, vinegar, and oil. Process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve over greens.

BASIL-PARMESAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot, bring the water to a boil. Peel, trim, and quarter the onion. Peel, trim, and smash the garlic.
• Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, and salt to the boiling water and boil for about 10 minutes.
• Carefully slide the chicken breasts into the pot and return the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and poach the chicken for about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the cover, and let the chicken cool in the liquid.
• When cool enough to handle, remove the chicken from the broth, skin and bone it, and shred into bite-sized pieces. Put in a large bowl. (Be sure to strain and reserve the broth for making soups or sauces.)
• Make the dressing: Peel, trim, and chop the garlic as fine as possible. Rinse the basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop very fine.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic and basil with the remaining dressing ingredients. If you would like a smoother sauce, blend all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until saucelike.
• Spoon the dressing over the chicken, toss well to combine, and transfer to a serving platter. Serve within 1 hour of finishing.

PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken between two sheets of wax paper and pound with a flat mallet until the meat is about 1/2-inch thick.
• Prepare 3 bowls- one to hold the flour, one to hold the beaten eggs, and one to hold the Parmesan cheese. Combine the four dried herbs with the grated cheese.
• Coat each chicken filet with flour, then egg, then the Parmesan-herb mixture.
• Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• While the chicken is cooking, put the mixed greens in four salad bowls. Top with fresh basil & tomatoes.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, olive, & salt-pepper to create a dressing. Pour over salads, and toss a bit if desired. Once the chicken filets are done, serve them over the salad.

BASIL-PARMESAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Process mayonnaise, basil, Parmesan, lemon juice, and garlic in food processor until smooth and pale green, about 10 seconds.
• Combine chicken, celery, apples, and mayonnaise mixture in large bowl.
• Gently toss arugula into chicken salad and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

PARMESAN AND BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• If not using prepackaged chicken, preheat oven to 375°F.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in baking dish.
• Roast about 35 minutes, or until juices run clear.
• Cool.
• Cut chicken into bite size pieces (about 1 inches by 1/2 in.) and place in medium bowl.
• In a food processor, puree mayo, basil, garlic, and pine nuts.
• Add to chicken and toss with cheese.