CHEESY HOT CHICKEN SALAD

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Rich and creamy with lots of chicken, this hot dish gets a nice crunch from water chestnuts and toasted almonds.-Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
8 celery ribs, sliced
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 36g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.