Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (use all white meat or mostly white meat)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pecans (finely chopped (see notes))
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (or more, to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 dash pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the chicken (mayo, basil, pecans, lemon juice, salt, and pepper). Mix well.

2. 2

   Add the cooked chicken and use two forks to mix everything together while shredding the chicken further.

3. 3

   For the best flavor, refrigerate for a few hours before serving to allow flavors to mingle. See notes below for optional add-ins and serving suggestions.