Hot Chicken Salad Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: Not specified
🍽 Yield: Not specified
Description:
This Hot Chicken Salad is a delightful twist on the classic cold chicken salad, making it the perfect choice for a cozy winter supper on cool evenings. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad and some freshly baked hot rolls for a comforting meal that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients:
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
- Bread crumbs (for topping)
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a casserole baking dish.
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced celery, hard-boiled egg (chopped), cooked chicken, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped pimiento. Mix until well combined.
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Assemble:
- Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Top with Bread Crumbs:
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of the chicken mixture, covering it evenly.
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Bake:
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is heated through.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the Hot Chicken Salad from the oven.
- Serve hot as a main dish alongside a green salad and hot rolls.
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Storage:
- This dish can be frozen after baking, making it a convenient option for meal prep or leftovers.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 342.1
- Fat: 21.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 172.2mg
- Sodium: 831.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.7g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 22.9g
This Hot Chicken Salad recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with the creamy mayonnaise, tangy lemon juice, and hint of sweetness from the pimiento complementing the tender chicken and crunchy celery. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a potluck contribution. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. So why not give this recipe a try and add it to your collection of comfort food favorites?
