Hot Chicken Salad Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🥗 Servings: 1 9×13 pan
Description:
This Hot Chicken Salad is a delightful departure from traditional cold salads. It serves as a hearty main dish, especially when accompanied by sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. With a mix of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and savory cheese, it’s sure to become a favorite for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 cups celery, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups water chestnuts, sliced
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 2 cups pecan pieces
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups french-fried onions
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, except for the cheddar cheese and french-fried onions.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Transfer the mixed ingredients into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and french-fried onions on top of the mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the dish is heated through.
- Serve hot, and enjoy this comforting and flavorful Hot Chicken Salad!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 241.6
- Fat: 21.9g
- Saturated Fat: 9.4g
- Cholesterol: 41.7mg
- Sodium: 740.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.6g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 2.6g
- Protein: 7.2g
This Hot Chicken Salad recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy a warm and satisfying meal packed with delicious flavors and wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or planning a special gathering, this dish is sure to impress!
