Oven Chicken Salad

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"This recipe might come across as more of a dressing than a salad, but however you look at it, we found it very satisfying! The original of the recipe was found in in Oct 2009 Family Circle magazine, & it has been tweaked to satisfy personal preferences.."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked, diced (about 2 to 3 cups)
• 2 cups celery, sliced thin
• 2 cups bread cubes, toasted (I use whole grain bread.)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons instant minced onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, then lightly coat the inside of a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, just 1 cup of bread cubes, mayo, just 1/2 cup of the cheese, almonds, lemon juice, minced onion & salt.
3. Spoon this chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, & top with remaining bread cubes & cheese.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly, then serve warm or at room temperature. Can be reheated.

Reviews

[weekend cooker]

With Sydes permission, I replaced the mayo with a Feta Mayonnaise, Made this for a light dinner for the 4 of us, and it did not disappoint at all. Especially enjoyed the addition of almonds in this. Perfect little dinner. Made for Holiday Tag.