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Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

The combination of cheddar cheese and Gruyere gives this Hot Chicken Salad Casserole a sophisticated taste.

Hot chicken salad was something I’d never tried up until I made this tasty casserole. It was as comforting and delicious as I thought it would be. You can of course use different types of cheese if you’d prefer. For a milder flavor, you might want to use all Colby jack cheese.

Ingredients needed

  • unbaked pie crust
  • cooked & diced chicken
  • slivered almonds 
  • yellow onion 
  • olive oil & butter
  • celery 
  • lemon juice
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • cream of chicken soup or celery soup
  • water chestnuts
  • seasonings
  • shredded cheese of choice: cheddar and gruyere are great!
Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Melty and delicious! I think adding a top crust with a lattice pattern would also be great if you are a fan of crust like I am.

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Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

The combination of cheddar and Gruyere cheese gives this Hot Chicken Salad Casserole a sophisticated taste.
4.43 from 7 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 inch unbaked pie crust
  • 3 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Watch closely.
  • 1/2-1 cup sweet yellow onion sautéed in 1 Tablespoon olive oil & 1 Tablespoon butter until translucent.
  • 1/2 cup diced celery sautéed with the onion until translucent
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup or celery soup
  • 8 ounce water chestnuts drained, diced or sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Parisien Bonnes Herbs Penzeys Brand. It is a mix of chives, dill weed, French basil, French tarragon, chervil and white pepper.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional (You can use regular paprika, but smoked has a nice flavor.)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese of choice Half cheddar + Half Gruyere combination works well. The gruyere is strong so adjust if you have sensitive eaters by using less gruyere or substituting.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375-f degrees.
  • Place the pie dough in a 10″ pie plate.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with half of the cheese (3/4 cup). Mix well.
  • Pour into the pie crust.
  • Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, sprinkle the last 3/4 c cheese over the pie. Cover just the crust at this point if it is getting too brown. Strips of foil work or a pie crust protector.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes more. The pie should be set in the middle and crust golden brown.
  • Take out of the oven and let the pie rest/cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Adapted slightly from The Cookie Rookie.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 393IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I give this one TEN stars! I have made this three times in the last few weeks. It is delicious! It became a family favorite immediately. I use just a little less cheese to save on calories and it is still packed full of flavor.