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The Ultimate Creamy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole with Crispy Potato Chip Topping

A square serving of hot chicken salad casserole topped with golden, crunchy cornflakes, served on a white plate.
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Create this classic Southern comfort food casserole. This recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy baked chicken dish topped with a satisfyingly crunchy potato chip crust. It is simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup crushed plain potato chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, celery, water chestnuts, and green onion.
  3. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the crushed potato chips evenly over the top layer of cheese.
  8. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it warm.

Notes

  • You can prepare this entire casserole, up to the potato chip topping, one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Add 10 minutes to the initial baking time if baking cold.
  • For a different crunch, substitute crushed corn flakes or buttered breadcrumbs for the potato chips.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time on preparation for this quick weeknight chicken dinner.

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