Miss Daisy's Hot Baked Chicken Salad

Miss Daisy's Hot Baked Chicken Salad is a comforting, crowd-pleasing casserole that combines tender diced chicken, crunchy celery, and a rich blend of mayonnaise and sour cream for a creamy base with just the right tang from a splash of lemon juice. Topped with melty cheddar cheese, a buttery cracker and almond crumble, and baked to golden perfection, this dish is the perfect marriage of creamy and crunchy textures. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or a standout addition to potlucks and gatherings. Serve it warm for a hearty, satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken, diced or shredded
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
• 1 cup Buttery crackers (e.g., Ritz), crushed
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.

Step 3

Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers, sliced almonds, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is evenly coated and resembles a crumbly topping.

Step 6

Sprinkle the cracker-almond topping evenly over the cheese layer in the casserole dish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through, bubbling around the edges, and the topping is golden brown and crisp.

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1694.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5030.5

Total Fat 368.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1170.9mg	0%
Sodium 5463.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 278.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80.3IU	0%
Calcium 1498.5mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2200.1mg	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: 65.3%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 12.8%