hot chicken salad

Graniteville, SC
Updated on Oct 13, 2023

My mom gave me this recipe when I got married in 1984. A few years ago, I pulled it out and served it at a Christmas party. Now everyone asks me to make it.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Salty and crunchy, this is a fun spin on traditional chicken salad. Served hot, it has a creamy, cheesy dressing and a crisp and crunchy topping. Enjoy this as a dip or sandwich topping. With its savory and tangy flavor, you can serve this with fresh veggies, chips, or rolls. It's a very versatile chicken salad recipe.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 +

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked cubed chicken
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 jar pimentos, drained (4 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 2 - 3 cups crushed potato chips
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

How To Make hot chicken salad

  • 9x13 baking dish prepared.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • All ingredients except cheese, potato chips, and almonds, in the casserole dish.
    Step 2
    In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese, potato chips, and almonds. Mix well. Place in the casserole dish. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Potato chips added to the baking dish.
    Step 3
    Next, sprinkle on crushed potato chips.
  • Almonds sprinkled over the potato chips.
    Step 4
    Finally, sprinkle almonds on top.
  • Baking the hot chicken salad.
    Step 5
    Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees until bubbly.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Salads
Keyword: #delicious
Keyword: #hot
Keyword: #retro
Collection: Chicken Salad
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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