hot chicken salad

21 Pinches 2 Photos
Newport, KY
Updated on Dec 4, 2013

I received this recipe from a friend many years ago. I have made it with leftover turkey and it is delicious.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey. approximately 8 chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup almonds, chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 4 - hard boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
  • 1 tablespoon onion, minced
  • 1 cup potato chips, crushed
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cans water chestnuts, sliced

How To Make hot chicken salad

  • Great use for leftovers
    Step 1
    Saute the chopped almonds in butter until browned
  • Great use for leftovers
    Step 2
    Combine chicken cubes with all ingredients except the potato chips
  • Great use for leftovers
    Step 3
    Put into a 9 X 13 inch baking dish
  • Great use for leftovers
    Step 4
    Sprinkle the top with the potato chips
  • Great use for leftovers
    Step 5
    Bake 20 - 25 minutes in a 375 degree oven
  • Great use for leftovers
    Step 6
    The casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen. If this is done the potato chips should not be added until ready to go into the oven.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Turkey
Category: Casseroles
Keyword: #Turkey
Keyword: #chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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