Best Fantastic Lemon Basil Chicken Salad Recipes

FANTASTIC LEMON BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

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An incredibly fantastic chicken salad, perfect for summertime entertaining! Also great tossed with cooked bow-tie pasta, which makes a more substantial meal. This is so delicious, one of my all-time favorite chicken salads!! Slightly adapted from a Paula Deen recipe.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 rib minced celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
3 cups cooked bow tie pasta (optional)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and almonds.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon, salt, pepper and onions. Add to chicken mixture (add pasta if using), tossing gently to coat.
Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 438.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 25.1

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

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Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.

Provided by Lillian's Kitchen

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Lemon Basil Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by COMOCOOK

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast
1 -2 celery rib
2 tablespoons fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper

Steps:

Poach chicken breasts and cool. Finely chop chicken, celery, and basil. Add mayo, sour cream and seasonings. Mix and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 93.2, Sodium 920.5, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 25

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