Crispy Hot Chicken Salad

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Bernice Knutson

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 13, 2022

Creamy veggies and chicken topped with potato chip crunch? Your whole family just might swoon. I make this delicious meal for mine often. Bonus: The prep is quick and easy! —Bernice Knutson, Danbury, Iowa

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Crispy Hot Chicken Salad

Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
  • 2 cups thinly sliced celery
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups crushed potato chips
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, almonds, green pepper, pimientos, onion and 1/3 cup cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt. Stir into chicken mixture and toss to coat.
  2. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with potato chips and remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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