Asiago Chicken Spread

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. If desired, unmold onto a serving platter; serve with crackers or baguette slices.

chicken breasts, salt, pepper, butter, garlic, cashew halves, mayonnaise, onion, cheese, fresh basil, hot pepper, crackers

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asiago-chicken-spread/ (may not work)