Contest Winning Hot Chicken Salad Food

CONTEST-WINNING HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a Dutch oven and cover with water; add bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and cut into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large bowl. Stir in the next 11 ingredients. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Sprinkle with cheese and french-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 30 minutes. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the chicken, celery, almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimento, salt, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Mix well and pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Top with grated cheese and the crushed potato chips. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray a 13 by 9 inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the chicken, celery, almonds, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and cheese. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spread the crushed potato chips on top. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all but the cheese in a mixing bowl. Place in large glass casserole dish. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes uncovered. Top with cheddar cheese and return to oven for additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot. Great with a basic green salad.

WARM CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken in small pan of cold water, bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 8 - 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool slightly. Alternatively steam in a steamer.
• Steam the green beans and asparagus spears until tender but still crisp; refresh in cold water.
• Mix the beans and asparagus with all the other salad ingredients in a bowl except for the baby salad leaves.
• Place the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar with 1 tablespoon of water and shake well.
• Slice the chicken while still warm and add to the salad. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat.
• Serve in a large salad bowl, garnished with the baby salad leaves.

CONTEST-WINNING SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Drain; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine greens and sliced strawberries; refrigerate., In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, orange juice, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool slightly. , Drizzle half of the dressing over greens and berries; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into 1/8-in. slices; arrange over salads. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken; sprinkle with nuts.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD (DAVID LETTERMAN'S MOM'S)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix all ingredients, except for the topping ingredients, in an 8 inch X 8 Inch square baking dish.
• Top with the cornflake crumbs, using more or less (original recipe didn't give an amount) and dot with butter (use as much as you like since original recipe didn't give an amount).
• Bake for 45 minutes.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all together except for cheese and french-fried onions.
• Place in grased 9x13 pan.
• Sprinkle with french-fried onions and cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees ).
• Mix together chicken, celery, lemon juice, chopped onion, toasted almonds, mayonnaise, sour cream, and grated cheese and place mixture in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with crushed corn flakes.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until heated through.

CONTEST-WINNING CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Cool; shred chicken with two forks. , In a small bowl, combine the chicken, nectarine, onions and raisins. Combine the yogurt, honey, curry powder and salt. Stir into chicken mixture. Divide lettuce between two salad plates. Top with chicken mixture. Just before serving, sprinkle with walnuts.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl mix the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, mushrooms, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, onion, and almonds. Transfer to the baking dish, and top with Cheddar cheese and crushed potato chips.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until lightly browned

HOT SAVANNAH CHICKEN SALAD CASSEROLE (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Lightly butter a 13x9 pan. Stir together the soup, mayonaisse, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
• In a medium bowl, reserve 1 cup of the potato chips and 2 tablespoons of the almonds for the topping.
• Place half of the remaining potato chips in the casserole spreading them evenly.
• Place half each of the chicken, celery, onion, eggs, and remaining almonds in the casserole, then spread half of the soup mixture on top.
• Repeat the layers, ending with the reserved potato chips and almonds. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through.
• Enjoy!