How to Make Hot Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hot chicken casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck gathering with friends. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, featuring tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a creamy sauce that is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

With its rich and flavorful ingredients, hot chicken casserole is a go-to recipe for many home cooks. It is a great way to make use of leftover chicken or turkey, and it can be easily assemb...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
  • ½ cup slivered toasted almonds
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled French fried onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 2-quart casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken, mayonnaise, celery, water chestnuts, almonds, pimento peppers, dried onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and French fried onions.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 685mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 257mg