Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

from 12tomatoes.com

Our family was skeptical at first, but they got on board really quickly once they tried it...

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup potato chips, slightly crushed
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch mix
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

  2. 2

    Place chicken, cheese, celery and bacon in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch mix, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Stir mayonnaise mixture into chicken until everything is evenly coated, then transfer everything to greased baking dish.

  5. 5

    Top baking dish with crushed potato chips, then place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until mixture is hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.

  6. 6

    Remove from oven and serve hot.