CHICKEN CELERY CASSEROLE

Chicken Celery Casserole image

"When time is short and I have many guests, this is the recipe I reach for," relates Ruth Andrewson from Peck, Idaho. "The comforting dish has a crunchy topping and can be on the table in under an hour."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
8 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped pecans
1 small onion, diced
2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup crushed potato chips
1 cup crushed french-fried onions
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the chicken, celery, pecans and diced onion. Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic salt; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Top with potato chips, french-fried onions and cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until chips are crisp and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Fat 68g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.