Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole! This creamy, flavorful bake combines tender shredded chicken, a tangy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, and the crunch of diced celery and red bell peppers. Topped with crispy crushed potato chips and gooey melted sharp cheddar cheese, this casserole is a savory dream come true. Seasoned with a hint of paprika, lemon juice, and fresh green onions, it’s a throw-together weeknight dinner that delivers a symphony of textures and bold flavors in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for feeding a crowd, this easy chicken casserole recipe is a must-try when you’re craving something hearty, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 0.75 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups Sour cream
• 1.5 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Diced celery
• 0.5 cups Diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 cups Chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cups Crushed potato chips
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil or melted butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish with olive oil or melted butter and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3

Add 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir to combine. Reserve the remaining 0.5 cup for topping.

Step 4

Season the mixture with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Step 5

Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish, using a spatula to spread it out evenly.

Step 6

Top the casserole with crushed potato chips, spreading them in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the chips.

Step 7

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1654.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3896.1

Total Fat 267.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1023.9mg	0%
Sodium 4986.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.5g
Protein 277.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1674.3mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 3590.9mg	0%

*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: 61.4%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 10.3%