MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN BAKE

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This crunchy, saucy hot dish is potluck-perfect! It's so convenient because you can make the casserole the day before and bake it the day of the potluck. It's good made with turkey, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups chopped celery
5 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon pimientos, optional
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, chow mein noodles and almonds. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.