Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
Warm, creamy, and irresistibly comforting, this Hot Chicken Salad Casserole is a must-try for your next family meal or potluck. It combines tender chunks of cooked chicken, crunchy celery, and fluffy rice in a luscious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and tangy lemon juice. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a crave-worthy layer of crispy French fried onions and slivered almonds, this baked casserole delivers a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish for busy weeknights, offering six generous servings of deliciousness. Pair with a simple side salad or steamed veggies, and enjoy a comforting meal that's as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Keywords: Hot Chicken Salad Casserole Recipe, creamy chicken casserole, easy dinner casserole, baked chicken casserole with crunchy topping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Celery
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 1 cup Canned French fried onions
- 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
Chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and dice the celery into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until everything is coated evenly.
Stir in the cooked rice to the mixture, ensuring that it is evenly distributed throughout.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
In a small bowl, mix together the slivered almonds and French fried onions. Evenly distribute this mixture over the top of the casserole for a crunchy topping.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Hot Chicken Salad Casserole with a crisp side salad or steamed vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 161 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 952 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 51.7 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*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.
