CHICKEN, BASIL AND CASHEW PATE

CHICKEN, BASIL AND CASHEW PATE image

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
2 medium skinless boneless chicken breast halfes (about 10 ounces total) cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/3 cup lightly salted roasted cashews (about 2 ounces)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon Tobasco sauce
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 saute 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. Tansfer to decorative mold, cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours or overnight. (Can be made 2 day ahead).