Best 17 Basil Chicken Salad Recipes

PARMESAN AND BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until juices run clear. Let cool, and chop into chunks.
• In a food processor, puree the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and celery.
• Combine the chunked chicken, pureed mixture, and Parmesan cheese; toss. Refrigerate, and serve.

LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until water is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy. While water is heating and pasta is cooking, continue with recipe.
• Break off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus stalks where they snap easily; wash asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
• Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes to measure about 2 cups. Tear the basil leaves lengthwise into narrow strips.
• Place strainer or colander in the sink. Pour pasta and asparagus in the strainer to drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In a large glass or plastic bowl, toss pasta, asparagus and chicken. Stir in garlic, basil, cheese, oil and lemon peel. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.

CHICKEN, BASIL AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Mix together the oil, vinegar, salt, garlic, mustard and pepper with a whisk until thoroughly combined.
• In a very large bowl toss together the pasta mixture, chicken cubes (if using), dressing, tomatoes, shredded cheese and olives. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours. Add basil and toss gently before serving. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired.

MANGO BASIL CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In bottom of large bowl, combine bottled dressing and basil. Add chicken, brown rice, mango, and tomatoes. Toss well to combine.
• To serve: Place 1 lettuce leaf onto each of 4 serving plates. Divide salad mixture evenly and place into center of lettuce leaves. Garnish top of each serving with an equal amount of crumbled goat cheese.

BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients and stir well.
• Combine chicken, celery, green onions and basil in a medium bowl.
• Add the mayonnaise mixture and toss gently.
• Place 1 cup spinach on each of 6 salad plates.
• Spoon chicken mixture evenly over each plate.
• Sprinkle with pine nuts.

BASIL-AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS

Steps:

• Mix mashed avocados, lime juice, basil, garlic salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add chicken, raisins, and walnuts to avocado mixture and stir until evenly coated. Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and roll leaves around filling.

BASIL CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; the filling tastes even better when it's had a chance to chill thoroughly, but often I eat it right away.
• Goes well on croissant or in a pita.
• Makes about 4 servings.

PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken between two sheets of wax paper and pound with a flat mallet until the meat is about 1/2-inch thick.
• Prepare 3 bowls- one to hold the flour, one to hold the beaten eggs, and one to hold the Parmesan cheese. Combine the four dried herbs with the grated cheese.
• Coat each chicken filet with flour, then egg, then the Parmesan-herb mixture.
• Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• While the chicken is cooking, put the mixed greens in four salad bowls. Top with fresh basil & tomatoes.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, olive, & salt-pepper to create a dressing. Pour over salads, and toss a bit if desired. Once the chicken filets are done, serve them over the salad.

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly season chicken cutlets all over with salt and pepper; let rest while you make the basil oil.
• In a blender or food processor, combine oil, basil, garlic and salt to taste; purée until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes and mozzarella with about half of the basil oil and salt to taste. Set aside.
• Place flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Pour eggs into another shallow dish; combine panko and Parmesan in a third dish.
• In a large skillet, melt butter and remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. As it heats, dip a chicken cutlet in flour, shake off excess, then dip in eggs. Shake off excess, then dip both sides in panko mixture and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
• When oil is hot, fry 2 cutlets at a time until bottoms are golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and fry until golden and crispy all over, about another 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
• Taste tomato-mozzarella salad and add more salt and/or basil oil if needed. Serve cutlets topped with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of remaining basil oil and tomato-mozzarella salad.

CHICKEN-RICE SALAD WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 or prepare bbq med-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast or grill chicken just until cooked through, about 5 min. Cool. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Combine tomatoes, chopped basil, oil, lemon juice and garlic in large bowl. Let stand at room temp. 20min. Add rice and chicken to bowl and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into center of platter; surroud with arugula. Garnish with thinly sliced basil. Serve salad at room temperature.

BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all ingredients.
• Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

BASIL-PARMESAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Process mayonnaise, basil, Parmesan, lemon juice, and garlic in food processor until smooth and pale green, about 10 seconds.
• Combine chicken, celery, apples, and mayonnaise mixture in large bowl.
• Gently toss arugula into chicken salad and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

PARMESAN AND BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• If not using prepackaged chicken, preheat oven to 375°F.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in baking dish.
• Roast about 35 minutes, or until juices run clear.
• Cool.
• Cut chicken into bite size pieces (about 1 inches by 1/2 in.) and place in medium bowl.
• In a food processor, puree mayo, basil, garlic, and pine nuts.
• Add to chicken and toss with cheese.

STRAWBERRY FETA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN (OR NOT)

Steps:

• If including chicken, pound the chicken breasts to approximately 1/2 inch thick. Add to a gallon-sized Ziploc bag (I actually pound it right in the bag then add the marinade. I'm a little worried about causing holes, but it hasn't happened yet). Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken in the bag. Refrigerate for at least an hour, up to 12 hours.
• Grill for about three minutes on each side until cooked through. Set aside.
• Make the salad dressing. Whisk together all the ingredients - olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, and salt. Refrigerate for at least an hour, if possible, so the flavors meld.
• Toast almonds in a saute pan on medium high for about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until you can smell them/they look toasted. Set aside and let cool.
• In a large salad bowl, toss together the mixed greens, spinach, strawberries, onion, feta cheese, and cooled sliced almonds.
• Just before serving, pour the salad dressing over the salad and gently toss again.
• Cut the chicken into slices, if using, and place it atop individual servings as desired.

BASIL SCENTED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first five ingredients, stirring well.
• Add chicken and next 4 ingredients, and toss gently.
• Place spinach on individual serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

BASIL-SCENTED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients, stirring well. Add chicken and next 3 ingredients, and toss gently. Place spinach on individual serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with nuts.

BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all ingredients.
• Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.