BASIL CHICKEN CASHEW PATE

BASIL CHICKEN CASHEW PATE image

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tbsp. butter
2 medium skinless boneless chicken breast halves, (about 10 oz. total), cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1/3 cup lightly salted roasted cashews (about 2 ounces)
1/3 cup mayonnaise shopping list
1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup grated asiago cheese
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Melt butter in heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and garlic to skillet and sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in cashews. Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer mixture to food processor. Add mayonnaise, onion, cheese and hot pepper sauce. Process until smooth. Add chopped basil; process until just blended. Transfer to small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Can be made 2 days ahead. Serve with toasted baguette slices, tomatoes and sweet gherkin pickles.