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.
This is one of my “it’s so easy even I’ll make it ” recipes.
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.
So easy to mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.
You can also substitute the almonds with water chestnuts if you prefer or due to allergies.
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.
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.
Oops! Be sure to watch closely because I let the potato chips get a little burnt. This always happens when I want to share a photo of my recipes. LOL
Tasty Corn Dip 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.
Hot Chicken Salad
Easy and quick recipe
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.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 441Total Fat 38gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 29gCholesterol 64mgSodium 470mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 19g
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.
This is one of my go to recipes when entertaining because it is so super easy and actually inexpensive to make. It tastes great with this 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.
Another easy and tasty recipe for Summer is Zucchini and Artichoke Lasagna Recipe.
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Stay tuned as I share more of my “It’s so easy even I’m willing make it” recipes.
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Mary
Saturday 8th of October 2022
I made this recipe many times and I just love it. So good. Highly recommend.
Rachel
Saturday 8th of October 2022
Mary, I really appreciate your input. It's a favorite for sure.
Cindy@CountyRoad407
Wednesday 15th of July 2020
I hate to cook and my favorite all time food is chicken salad and I've not seen this recipe before and can hardly wait to try it! Winner winner, chicken dinner! Thanks. Pinned
rahrags@gmail.com
Thursday 16th of July 2020
Cindy, You will love this recipe. So so easy and delicious. Thanks for stopping by.
Rachel