Easy Hot Chicken Salad Recipe

I’ve decided to share some of my “You know it has to be easy if I’m willing to make it” Recipes with you. I realized that some of you may be just like me and prefer to let someone else do the cooking. However, there are times when it becomes NECESSARY to prepare a meal and these are some of my go recipes.

Today I’m sharing how to make this delicious Easy Hot Chicken Salad Recipe. This is a recipe that was given to me at a Church fund raiser over 30 years ago. Once I tasted this dish, I had to have the recipe and I’ve been making it ever since.

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Hot Chicken Salad

Easy and quick recipe

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 450kcal

Cost: 15.00

Equipment

• Square Baking Dish

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast salt to taste
• 2 cups sliced Celery
• 2 tbsp chopped onion
• ½ cup Lemon Juice
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• ¼ cup crushed potato chips
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients except potato chips and shredded cheese together in mixing bowl.
• Transfer ingredients into a lightly greased baking dish.
• Top with crushed potato chips and cheese.
• Bake in 450° oven for 10-15 minutes. Just until hot

Notes

This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a large gathering.

Note: 

To reduce calories, you can substitute Plain Greek Yogurt for the Mayonnaise.  

First, you want to cook and chop your chicken breast. You may also use rotisserie breast or canned chicken breast. I have used each with great results when preparing the Hot Chicken Salad Recipe. Next, mix all your ingredients together except the potato chips and cheese.

Place in Baking Dish

All you need is a lightly greased square baking dish to transfer all your mixed ingredients into. To finish, top with crushed potato chips and shredded cheese of your choice. Today I’m using Jalapeno flavored potato chips and sharp shredded cheese.

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Easy Bake

Next bake the hot chicken salad in a oven heated to 450 degrees for approximately 10-15 minutes. The ingredients should be thoroughly hot, but not overcooked.

Here is another super easy appetizer recipe that you might enjoy.

Serve Hot Chicken Salad Immediately

Wow, was that simple or what? This Delicious Easy Hot Chicken Salad Recipe is great served with fresh fruit and potato salad and of course, fresh squeezed lemonade.

In addition, this is a great luncheon recipe because you can double or triple the recipe easily. Also, you can mix ingredients ahead of time and just pop in the oven right before your guest arrive. This is one of my go to recipes when entertaining because it is so super easy and actually inexpensive to make. Here is the Perfect Lemonade Recipe.

Although this delicious Hot Chicken Salad Recipe is great for Summertime, it’s also a great cold weather dish since it is served hot.

Here are a few more easy recipes you might enjoy. Stay tuned as I share more of my “So easy even I’m willing make it” recipes.