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Dump-and-Bake Southern Chicken Salad Casserole

Lasted edited September 18, 2018. Originally published September 3, 2018 by Blair

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Take the traditional flavors and ingredients from your favorite summer sandwich and combine them in a comforting Dump-and-Bake Southern Chicken Salad Casserole -- complete with crushed potato chips and melted cheese on top!

Total Time: 30 minutes
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Thirty minute meal to the rescue! This cozy Dump-and-Bake Southern Chicken Salad Casserole is the perfect easy dinner recipe for busy fall nights!

Hot Chicken Salad Casserole in a blue dish

When the weather is warm, one of my favorite lunches to order in restaurants is a classic chicken salad sandwich. But when the temperatures drop, I gravitate to warmer soups, chili, and toasted sandwiches. Fortunately, I can also enjoy the texture and flavor that I love in my classic chicken salad sandwich in a cool-weather comfort dish for dinner!

This hot chicken salad casserole is the answer to your chilliest evenings…

Easy Chicken Salad Casserole with Peas on a white plate with blue trim

What goes into Chicken Salad Casserole?

We’re keeping this dump-and-bake dinner really simple with just a handful of basic ingredients:

  • cooked, diced chicken (white or dark meat is fine); use a store-bought rotisserie chicken for a shortcut or even canned chicken if you prefer;
  • celery;
  • lemon juice;
  • mayonnaise;
  • slivered almonds;
  • onions;
  • chicken broth; and
  • cream of chicken soup (because this is a southern casserole, after all)!

Just stir it all together and “dump-and-bake”!

Overhead image of chicken salad in blue dish before baking

But before it goes into the oven, don’t forget the topping!

Topping ingredients for chicken salad casserole

You can’t have a southern chicken salad casserole without some potato chips and cheese on top. OH.MY.GOODNESS. This classic addition is so darn good!

Just sprinkle a combination of the chips and grated cheddar over top of the dish and pop it in the oven for about 20 minutes (or until it’s heated through).

How to bake chicken salad casserole before it goes into the oven

How Can I prepare Chicken Salad Casserole in Advance?

Not only is this time-saving dump-and-bake dinner convenient for last-minute meals, but you can also prep it ahead to take the stress out of entertaining or family mealtime.

Just assemble the casserole as instructed, cover, and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it! The assembled casserole should be fine in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.

Easy chicken salad recipe in a casserole served on white plates with peas

Whether you’re just trying to get a family-friendly dinner on the table for your picky kids during the school week, or whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing option for the next church potluck, this hot chicken salad casserole is a guaranteed winner every time!

Chicken salad casserole topped with crushed potato chips

Serving Suggestions for Southern Chicken Salad Casserole:

Keep it simple and steam some green veggies in the microwave to round out your meal, throw together a tossed salad, or prepare a batch of our favorite Southern Green Beans in the slow cooker!

All of my boys love this easy dinner, but my older guys (including Keith) prefer the hot casserole sandwiched in between pieces of thick, crusty bread. Warm or cold, you can never go wrong with a classic southern chicken salad sandwich, right?! Either way, this delicious lunch or dinner is a true delight!

Hot Chicken salad casserole in a navy blue baking dish

 

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Dump-and-Bake Southern Chicken Salad Casserole

Take the traditional flavors and ingredients from your favorite summer sandwich and combine them in a comforting Dump-and-Bake Southern Chicken Salad Casserole -- complete with crushed potato chips and melted cheese on top!

Course Dinner
Cuisine Southern
Keyword chicken casserole, Chicken Salad, hot chicken salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 297 kcal
Author Blair

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced, cooked chicken
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise I used light mayonnaise
  • 1 cup condensed cream of chicken soup (NOT diluted) I used Campbell's Healthy Request
  • 6 tablespoons chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup crushed potato chips I used about 30 chips total

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients except for cheese and chips.
  3. Place chicken mixture into prepared casserole dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together cheese and chips. Spread cheese mixture on top of casserole.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

Cooking Just for Two? Cut the ingredients in half and bake the casserole in a 1-quart dish. The rest of the instructions remain the same.

Cooking for a Crowd? Double the ingredients and bake the casserole in a 9 x 13-inch dish. The rest of the instructions remain the same.

Nutrition Facts
Dump-and-Bake Southern Chicken Salad Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the casserole)
Calories 297 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 848mg 35%
Potassium 610mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin A 6.9%
Vitamin C 6.6%
Calcium 10.3%
Iron 4.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe was originally published in November, 2014. The photos were updated in September, 2018.

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  1. Sara says

    November 11, 2014 at 11:45 am

    YUM! This sounds amazing…I will be pinning it to save for later 🙂
    http://sarahowe.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Blair says

      November 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks, Sara!! I appreciate the pin, and I hope that you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Joy @ Joy Love Food says

    November 11, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Chicken Salad is a summertime favorite of mine too, but I agree, when the weather turns colder, I want something warm. This is the perfect solution, sounds and looks delicious, pinning to try at my house 🙂

    Reply
    • Blair says

      November 12, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks so much for the pin, Joy! I hope that you can enjoy it soon! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Sounds like a great casserole! Once the weather turns colder, I look for more comfort food type meals too. This is perfect!

    Reply
  4. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    November 16, 2014 at 8:00 am

    That’s a great idea, I love classic chicken sandwiches! This has been featured as the most viewed recipe on Sweet and Savoury Sundays. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us. Have a great day Blair!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      November 17, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks so much, Laura!!

      Reply
  5. Serene @ House of Yumm says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Blair this looks like perfect comfort food, either with the side salad, or smashed into a sandwich!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      November 20, 2014 at 5:16 am

      Thanks so much, Serene!

      Reply
  6. Deborah Kania says

    May 7, 2018 at 2:34 am

    OMG Blair this is so awesome! We loved it. The only thing I did different was to throw in some leftover frozen peas. Was delicious! Hubby loved it, thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Blair says

      May 7, 2018 at 5:47 am

      Awesome! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks, Deborah!

      Reply
  7. Sandra says

    September 10, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    Cannot get ANY of your recipes to print, tried others and they do print. I’m lazy and don’t want to write them out, They sound wonderful. Can you check it out!

    Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Blair says

      September 10, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      Hi, Sandra! I’m sorry that you’re having trouble with printing the recipes. I have tested it on my end, and it seems to be working fine. I also have not received questions from anyone else with this problem. I’m wondering if your computer is blocking the pop-up from the program, which opens the printable recipe in a new window?

      Reply

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