Best Paula Deens Lemon Basil Chicken Salad Recipes

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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

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

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chasity in Iowa

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 celery rib, cut up
4 cups cooked chicken, and cut up
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup fresh basil
lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Mix all of the ingredients together lightly.
  • Chill until ready for service.
  • Place lettuce leaves on chilled salad plates and top with chicken salad.

PAULA DEEN'S PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Pecan Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup seedless grapes, haved
3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • Stir in chicken, grapes, and pecans.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

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

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

PAULA DEEN'S ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD MELT



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Almond Chicken Salad Melt recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 large sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 slices country white bread
1/4 cup thousand island dressing
8 slices swiss cheese
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, almonds, parsley, honey, and salt, tossing gently to combine.
  • Spread one side of each slice of bread evenly with Thousand Island dressing. Top half of bread slices evenly with chicken salad. Place 2 slices Swiss cheese over chicken. Top with remaining slices of bread.
  • Spread half of butter on outside of one side of each sandwich. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, onto a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden.
  • Spread remaining butter on ungrilled sides of sandwiches, and cook until golden and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.2, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 179.9, Sodium 1269, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9, Protein 48

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