CONTEST-WINNING HOT CHICKEN SALAD

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Once I'd tasted this hot chicken salad at a women's luncheon, I left with the recipe in hand. I was our city clerk for several years, and on Election Day I often brought it as lunch for our poll workers. It got everyone's vote of approval! Along with it, I serve fruit salad, home-baked bread and a light dessert. I've found it is also delicious stuffed in a tomato. -Ruth Glabe, Oronoco, Minnesota

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 bay leaves
4 cups diced celery
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
2 cans (8 ounces each) water chestnuts, drained
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onions
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a Dutch oven and cover with water; add bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and cut into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large bowl. Stir in the next 11 ingredients. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Sprinkle with cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 30 minutes. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

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