Country Hot Chicken Salad Casserole Recipe

Grandma's famous Country Hot Chicken Salad Casserole recipe! This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for potlucks, Sunday dinners, or any occasion where you need a hearty and flavorful casserole that feeds a multitude. Get ready for crispy chips and a creamy, spicy chicken salad base – a taste of pure comfort food!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 312.9 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Country Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

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How to Make Country Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped), 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped), 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon hot sauce (or more, to taste), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Gently fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Pour the chicken salad mixture into a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.
  5. Top with 2 cups crushed potato chips.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and the chips are golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

15g

Carbs

6g