Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole Recipe

Comfort food at its finest! This Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole is incredibly easy to make, perfect for using leftover cooked chicken or turkey. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy cracker crust, it's a crowd-pleasing dish ready in under an hour. Get the recipe now!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 484.6 kcal
Protein 54g
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Ingredients for Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

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How to Make Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or spray a 13x9 inch casserole dish.
  2. Shred cooked chicken or turkey.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, milk, cheddar cheese, celery, onion, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add more mayonnaise or milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
  5. Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  6. Sprinkle the crushed crackers evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

54g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole?

Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole?

Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole has approximately 484.6 calories per serving, with about 54 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 48 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole are Cooked Chicken, Celery, Onion, Apple, Sliced Water Chestnuts, Cheddar Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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