PrintSimple Baked Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
You can make this creamy, comforting Hot Chicken Salad Casserole with everyday ingredients. It is a simple, soul-satisfying dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, water chestnuts, and almonds if you are using them.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is coated well.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken mixture.
- In a small bowl, toss the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Spread the buttery cracker mixture over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before you serve it hot.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add about 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
- If you are planning meals for the week, this recipe pairs well with simple sides, saving you time compared to using meal delivery companies.
- For a different texture, substitute potato chips for the Ritz crackers in the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95