Paula Deen’s Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

This vintage inspired recipe is from the wonderful Paula Deen. It reminds me of the weeknight casseroles served by busy Moms back in the 80s .

This clever dish combines two family favorites: creamy chicken salad and comforting casserole!  It is so versatile it would be delicious served for brunch, lunch, or dinner!

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Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup celery diced
• 2 cups cooked cubed or shredded chicken breast
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
• 1 cup potato chips crushed

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 °F.
• Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the chicken, celery, almonds, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and cheese.
• Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish.
• Spread the crushed potato chips on top.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

Notes

Recipe from Paula Deen.

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For this recipe you need about 2 cups of shredded or cubed cooked chicken.

I prefer to poached 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts in simmering chicken broth.

Once cooked through remove to a cutting board and cool slightly then shred with forks or chop up.

Perfect for chicken salad and casseroles!

Gather all your ingredients for the chicken mixture. 

In a large mixing bowl combine the chicken, celery, almonds, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and cheese.

Stir well, making sure to combine all the seasonings and sauces. 

Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13 baking dish.

You need 1 cup of crushed potato chips for topping. 

I use my mini food processer to blend them into the perfect small topping to sprinkle on.

Spread the crushed potato chips on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. 

The perfect warm brunch dish for you to share with the ones you love!

Serve warm with a side salad and enjoy!

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