Favorite Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Chef #349069's Note:

This is my favorite variation on a well loved recipe.i made this for a potlcuk recently & had 4 people ask for the recipe!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 (28 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
• 1 cup whole natural almonds
• 3 chopped hard-boiled eggs
• 2 teaspoons chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups crumbled ruffled potato chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. heat about 1 t oil in a large frying pan, add chicken breasts & cook until juies run clear.
3. remove chicken, let cool & cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
4. place in a large bowl & add all other ingredients except cheese & chips.
5. pour into a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
6. sprinkle with cheese & chips.
7. bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes.