ASIAGO CHICKEN SPREAD

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The rave-winning recipe is perfect when you want to make something ahead of time. Guests with hearty appetites will love the chunks of chicken, crunchy cashews and Asiago cheese.-James F Korzenowski, Fennville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup salted cashew halves
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Assorted crackers or toasted baguette slices

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cashews. Remove from the heat; cool., In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, onion, cheese, basil, pepper sauce and chicken mixture; cover and process until blended. Press into a 2-cup bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., If desired, unmold onto a serving platter; serve with crackers or baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.