hot chicken salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on May 14, 2026

Hot Chicken Salad combines almonds, water chestnuts, and celery in a creamy, cheesy base, topped with crushed rippled potato chips. This delicious comfort food is a family favorite and so easy to make.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup silvered almonds
  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed (8 oz)
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped rippled potato chips

How To Make hot chicken salad

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  • Step 2
    Combine the chicken, almonds, water chestnuts, celery, lemon juice, mayo, sour cream, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Step 3
    Spread it into the prepared dish. Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar and crushed potato chips.
  • Step 4
    Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the chips are lightly browned, and the casserole is heated through.

Discover More

Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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