Pesto Chicken Pâté

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 15 min
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

  • Small fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper strips
  • Crackers, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Line 2-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap. Arrange basil leaves in bowl on plastic wrap. Place chicken, pesto and mayonnaise in food processor. Cover and process until smooth.
  • 2
    Spoon pesto mixture into bowl, pressing firmly.Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • 3
    Turn bowl upside down onto serving plate; remove bowl and plastic wrap. Garnish with bell pepper strips. Serve with crackers.

  • Serve with a variety of crackers, such as water or wheat crackers, bagel chips and toasted baguette rounds.
  • Garnish the pâté with pine nuts or cashews.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
135
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
20mg
Sodium
120mg
Total Carbohydrate
1g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin C
84%
84%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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