Hot Chicken Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Hot Chicken Salad is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with crunchy celery and pecans, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. Topped with crispy potato chips, this casserole is perfect for potlucks or family gatherings, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. cooked chopped chicken
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. crushed potato chips
  • 2 c. chopped celery
  • 1 Tbsp. salad dressing or mayo
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped onions
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 small can mushrooms, drained
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

Instructions

  1. Mix together cooked chopped chicken, salt, crushed potato chips, chopped celery, salad dressing or mayo, chopped onions, chopped pecans, drained mushrooms, and lemon juice, except for the soup and chips.
  2. Place the mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish.
  3. Spoon the cream of chicken soup on top.
  4. Sprinkle with crushed potato chips.
  5. Bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

508 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 37.6g 48% DV
Carbs 35g 13% DV
Fiber 5.2g 18% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10534mg 100% DV
Potassium 879mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 15.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.4mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 57mg 4% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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