Asiago Chicken Spread

Name: Asiago Chicken Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 cups.
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

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

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

Directions

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

2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

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