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Classic Southern Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

A scoop of creamy hot chicken salad topped generously with melted cheese and crunchy corn flakes.
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Make this comforting, creamy hot chicken salad casserole. It features tender chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, and a satisfyingly crunchy potato chip topping. This easy baked dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed plain potato chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, cream of chicken soup, half of the cheddar cheese, celery, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until it is well combined.
  3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining half of the cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven and spread the crushed potato chips evenly over the top layer of cheese.
  7. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Let the hot chicken salad rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • You can prepare this cheesy chicken casserole up to the point of adding the potato chips one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then add the topping and bake when ready.
  • For a different texture, substitute crushed butter crackers for the potato chips in the topping.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick weeknight chicken bake option.

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