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Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad

4 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
Rich and creamy with lots of chicken, this hot dish gets a nice crunch from water chestnuts and toasted almonds.—Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana
Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad
Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 8 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1-1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 438 calories, 36g fat (9g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.