Makeover Hot Chicken Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
This hot chicken salad is one of my family’s favorites. This made-over version has all the satisfying comfort of my most-requested dish. —Eleanor Hein, Kirkland, Illinois
Ingredients
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1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup fat-free milk
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1/2 cup plain yogurt
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1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
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1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons grated onion
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
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1 cup seasoned salad croutons
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1/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted
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1 cup soft bread crumbs
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1 tablespoon reduced-fat stick margarine, melted
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3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat;cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
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2.
In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, onion and salt until smooth. Whisk in the milk mixture. Stir in the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, croutons and almonds.
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3.
Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
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4.
Combine bread crumbs and margarine; stir in cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 324 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
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