Hot Chicken Salad

Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this irresistible Hot Chicken Salad—a creamy, cheesy casserole bursting with flavor and topped with a golden, crispy crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings, this crowd-pleasing dish combines tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, tangy sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, brought together with a savory hint of onion and lemon. Topped with crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs for an extra layer of crunch, this hearty bake is both easy to make and endlessly satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this warm and comforting chicken salad is the ultimate one-dish meal for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups (shredded or chopped) Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup (diced) Celery
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup Diced onion
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup (crushed, for topping) Potato chips or breadcrumbs
• 1 as needed (for greasing the pan) Cooking spray or butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, diced onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well-incorporated.

Step 3

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced almonds, reserving a small amount of cheese for sprinkling on top.

Step 4

Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the reserved cheese evenly over the chicken mixture, followed by the crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs to create a crispy topping.

Step 6

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbling, and the topping is golden brown.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, crunchy hot chicken salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1421.9 grams (1421.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4249

Total Fat 328.20g	421%
Saturated Fat 84.10g	421%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 902mg	301%
Sodium 4626mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 118.50g	43%
Dietary Fiber 14.30g	51%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 221.30g	443%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1450mg	112%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1613mg	34%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 11.0%