Sizzling Hot Chicken Salad Recipe
This chicken casserole is the best hot chicken salad seriously which you can bake easily with tasty ingredients like water chestnuts, cheese, cream of chicken soup, french-fried onions, pimentos, and almonds. This salad is a great option for brunch, lunch, baby showers, potlucks, tailgating, or dinners you can also prepare it in advance and put it in the fridge or even you can freeze it for later use. You would not go wrong with my pita chicken recipe.
Prep Time
| Author | Yield | Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
| Chef Kiran | 8 people | 10 Minutes | 40 Minutes | 50 Minutes |
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient |
| 3 cups | Chopped Cooked Chicken |
| 1 cup | Sliced Almonds |
| 1 can (8 oz) | Sliced Water Chestnuts |
| 1 jar (4 oz) | Diced Pimentos |
| 2 cups | Chopped Celery |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon Juice |
| 1 1/2 cups | Mayonnaise |
| 1 cup | Shredded Cheddar Cheese |
| 1 can (10.5 oz) | Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup |
| 1 tsp | Salt or to Taste |
| 1/2 tsp | Pepper or to Taste |
| 1 can (3 oz) | French Fried Onions |
Directions to Prepare Hot Chicken Salad Recipes
You can prepare this easiest salad with so simple instructions as follows:
Step 1
Get a casserole of 9 x 13 x 2 inches dimensions or a pan of large size and spray it with cooking spray while on the other side warm up the oven and make sure to set its temperature to 350 degrees F to get the best results.
Step 2
Now take a large bowl and add all the following ingredients in the bowl and mix them to combine well then spread all the mixture into the casserole that is ready for baking:
- Chicken
- Almonds
- Water Chestnuts
- Pimentos
- Celery
- Lemon Juice
- Mayonnaise
- Cheddar Cheese
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Salt
- Pepper
Step 3
Now put the casserole in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes making sure the pot is open (it has no lid on it) after 30 minutes sprinkle french-fried onions on the top of the pot and then bake again for 10 additional minutes. Your dish is ready. Serve it. Enjoy It.
Can You Freeze Hot Chicken Salad?
Yes, you can prepare this dish ahead of time and freeze it before baking for later use or you can put it in the refrigerator you can also split it into two pans and bake one pan first and put the second pan in the fridge for later baking. In case you are baking it after freezing or refrigerating then you may add a little bit more time for cooking.
Tips
- I use un-salted cream of chicken soup in this salad as doing so I can easily control the sodium but if you like more salty then you can use any cream of chicken soup.
- If you are preparing it for later use then refrigerate or freeze it without baking.
- When you are baking it after refrigerating then you can add a few minutes extra for baking so that it can prepared easily.
- If you are baking it after freezing then let the salad melt completely and then bake according to the instructions.
What to Serve with The Best Hot Chicken Salad Recipe?
My family likes this chicken salad casserole because it is a nutritious diet and is the best salad with a lot of other tasty ingredients that you can prepare quickly, easily and its result is amazing when you serve it with other side options, here are some options:
- Quick Potato Rolls
- Frozen Fruit Salad With Cream Cheese
- Italian Green Bean Salad
- Greek Pasta Salad
Many folks prefer Popeyes chicken sandwiches over other fast-food options because they’re so tasty.
Can I Make Hot Salads With Chicken Ahead?
Yes, you can make this ahead of time but make sure you don’t bake it before storing it, simply assemble it two days before making a meal and you will love to serve it then wrap it up and put it in the refrigerator When want to bake simply bring it to the room temperature and bake as per the instructions.
