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Classic Baked Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

A square serving of creamy hot chicken salad with a crunchy, golden-brown topping on a white plate.
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Make this creamy, comforting Southern Hot Chicken Salad casserole. It features shredded chicken in a rich sauce, topped with a buttery, crunchy cracker crust, perfect for potlucks or easy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, toasted almonds, and cheddar cheese.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it into an even layer.
  6. In a small bowl, toss the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are coated.
  7. Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a different crunch, substitute the butter crackers with crushed potato chips or cornflakes mixed with the melted butter.
  • You can prepare the entire casserole, cover it, and refrigerate it up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
  • If you do not have cooked chicken, boil or bake 1 pound of chicken breasts until done, then shred them.

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