Description
This Crispy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy celery, and flavorful cheese in a creamy sauce, topped with a crispy potato chip crust. It’s a family-friendly meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup crushed potato chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced almonds until evenly mixed.
- Prepare the casserole: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Top with the crushed potato chips.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- You can substitute crushed Ritz crackers or buttered breadcrumbs for the potato chips if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
