Eleanor's Hot Chicken Salad
Warm, creamy, and irresistibly crispy, Eleanor's Hot Chicken Salad is the ultimate comfort food casserole. This classic dish combines tender, shredded chicken breast, crunchy diced celery, and a luscious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese for a flavor-packed filling. A touch of lemon juice brightens the richness, while slivered almonds add a delightful nutty crunch. What truly sets this recipe apart is the golden topping of crushed potato chips, baked to crispy perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dinner or a standout potluck dish, this hot chicken salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it as a hearty main or pair it with a fresh green salad for a balanced meal. Keywords: hot chicken salad, chicken casserole, comfort food recipes, easy dinner ideas.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 1 cup Potato chips, crushed
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced or shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped onion. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
Step 4
Fold in the slivered almonds gently, ensuring they are evenly mixed throughout the salad.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
Step 6
Sprinkle the crushed potato chips evenly over the top of the chicken salad mixture to create a crispy topping.
Step 7
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the salad is hot and bubbling, and the topping is golden brown.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.
Step 9
Serve warm as a main course or as a side dish with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1627.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4335.7 |
| Total Fat 311.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 70.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1050.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3316.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 119.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.7g | |
| Protein 272.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1283.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3702.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories