Country Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
Warm, creamy, and topped with an irresistibly crunchy layer, this Country Hot Chicken Salad Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with a Southern twist. Packed with tender chunks of chicken, crisp celery, tangy mayonnaise, and sour cream, this dish is elevated by the savory crunch of buttery potato chips and slivered almonds. A hint of fresh lemon juice and a perfectly balanced blend of cheddar cheese, onion, salt, and pepper bring all the flavors together in this quick-to-prepare, family-friendly casserole. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a potluck centerpiece, this hot chicken salad casserole bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, making it a convenient yet satisfying option for busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Crushed potato chips
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, slivered almonds, chopped onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until evenly coated.
Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
In a separate small bowl, mix the crushed potato chips with melted butter until well combined.
Sprinkle the buttery potato chips evenly over the top of the chicken mixture to form the casserole's crispy topping.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 342.7 g | 439% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.8 g | 439% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1326 mg | 442% | |
| Sodium | 4736 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 345.4 g | 691% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1321 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3282 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
