Description
Crispy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole is a comforting dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with creamy dressing and crunchy toppings, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter.
- Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and topping is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce for desired spiciness.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: hot chicken casserole, crispy topping casserole, chicken salad bake, creamy chicken casserole