Parmesan Basil Chicken Salad
Bursting with fresh basil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese, these Basil Chicken Salad Sandwiches taste like summer!
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Calories: 455kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken (chopped (Grilled chicken breast or rotisserie chicken works great))
- 1 cup olive oil mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves (sliced into thin strips)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 Tablespoons)
- 2 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
- Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh leaf lettuce (for serving)
- Wheat bread (croissants, or ciabatta bread for serving)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large bowl. In a measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, basil, and lemon juice. Add this mixture to the chicken along with the sliced celery. Stir until well combined. Taste, then add salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve the sandwiches on the bread of your choice with fresh leaf lettuce and tomatoes, if desired.
Notes
- I love to serve this on sliced ciabatta bread, but it’s also good on a hearty wheat bread or croissants.
- If you’re packing these for a picnic, I recommend storing each sandwich in a plastic bag wrapped in foil and placing them in a cooler filled with ice to make sure they stay safe until you’re ready to eat them.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg
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