Company Chicken Salad Casserole

Elevate your next gathering with this irresistible Company Chicken Salad Casserole—a savory, creamy bake that brings comfort food to the center of your table. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, and a pop of red onion, this casserole is layered with a luscious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of zesty lemon juice. The dish is topped with melty cheddar cheese and a crave-worthy buttery Ritz cracker crumble to deliver the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare and ideal for serving during potlucks, family dinners, or special occasions. It's warm, hearty, and sure to have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, and chopped red onion.

Step 3

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are moistened.

Step 8

Spread the cracker mixture evenly over the cheese layer, creating a crunchy topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2048.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5619.1

Total Fat 362.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1386.8mg	0%
Sodium 6182.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 344.0g	0%

Vitamin D 112.4IU	0%
Calcium 1175.9mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 2490.6mg	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: 58.1%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 17.3%