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

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

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

This vintage inspired recipe is from the wonderful Paula Deen. This clever dish combines two family favorites: creamy chicken salad and comforting casserole!

The BEST Hot Chicken Salad - Baked chicken salad loaded with pimentos, water chestnuts, almonds, cheese & french fried onions. Great for potlucks!

I 've been making some meals in each of the places I have been in the last month. I feel a little like I have been cooking across America. When I was in Phoenix, I made a few meals for my Dad. One of them was this Hot Chicken Salad. He loved it. Its one of my favorites too. Even though this is called Chicken Salad, it isn't really like Chicken Salad to me. It is just a yummy chicken casserole that has many of the things that you put into a chicken salad, such as Chicken, Mayo, Celery and and…

Crispy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

The BEST Hot Chicken Salad - seriously delicious chicken casserole!! Baked chicken salad loaded with pimentos, water chestnuts, almonds, cheese and french fried onions. Great for lunch, brunch, dinner, baby showers, potlucks and tailgating. Chicken, almonds, water chestnuts, pimentos, celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup and french fried onions. Can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. #casserole #chicken #chickencasserole #freezermeal

Hot Chicken Salad is a retro mid-century recipe that will charm you with its simplicity. Traditional chicken salad ingredients are combined in a bubbly casserole, topped with a crunchy potato chip and almond crust. Close your eyes and you will be transported back in time.