Chicken Celery Casserole
"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."8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
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
Directions
- 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. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 754 calories, 68 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 766 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein.