Hot Chicken Salad

Submitted by Not exactly a chef

"This recipe was given to me by a coworker. I'm not sure where she got it but I can't get enough of it! It tastes great by itself or on a croissant."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 8 ounces water chestnuts, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 ounces pimientos, chopped
• 1 tablespoon onion, minced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1⁄3 cups French fried onion rings

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, add chicken, water chestnuts, celery, almonds, pimentos and onion.
3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4. Combine chicken and vegetables with the mayonnaise mixture and pour into a 2qt. baking dish.
5. Sprinkle cheese and onion rings on top.
6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
7. Serve hot.