Hot Savannah Chicken Salad Casserole Paula Deen
Experience the comforting flavors of the South with Paula Deen’s Hot Savannah Chicken Salad Casserole, a rich and indulgent dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and zesty water chestnuts, this creamy casserole gets its decadence from a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. A hint of lemon juice adds brightness, while the crunchy topping of crushed potato chips and toasted slivered almonds delivers the perfect contrast in texture. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make casserole is hearty, bubbling, and irresistibly golden. Serve it straight from the oven for a cozy and satisfying Southern classic that will have everyone going back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (8 oz) Water chestnuts, sliced and drained
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1.5 cups Potato chips, crushed
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced water chestnuts. Mix until well combined.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, and stir to evenly incorporate the flavors.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the crushed potato chips and toasted slivered almonds. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this hearty Southern classic!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 349.7 g | 448% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.5 g | 458% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1281 mg | 427% | |
| Sodium | 3945 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 355.1 g | 710% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1519 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 5875 mg | 125% | |
*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.
