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Easy Hot Chicken Salad

A quick and comforting dish made with shredded chicken, creamy mayo, and topped with crunchy potato chips, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup mayo Full-fat mayo is recommended for flavor.
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped finely
  • 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice To taste for added zing.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Add more if desired.
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds or other nuts Optional for added crunch.
  • 1 cup potato chips Topping for the salad.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayo, chopped celery, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well and fold in shredded cheddar cheese and almonds if using.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Top with potato chips.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For different variations, nuts can be replaced with seeds, and mayo can be substituted with Greek yogurt. Keep chips crispy by adding them in the last 5 minutes of baking. Reheat leftovers at 350°F until warm to maintain texture.