Best 10 Hot Chicken Salad Souffle Recipes

THE BEST HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13x2-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, almonds, water chestnuts, pimentos, celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper. Spread into prepared pan.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle French fried onions on top of casserole and bake an additional 10 minutes.

CLASSIC HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Butter a 2-quart baking dish or baking pan.
• Combine the cubed cooked chicken, celery, mayonnaise, toasted almonds, lemon juice, and chopped onion in a bowl. Taste and add salt, if needed.
• Stir 1/2 cup of the toasted breadcrumbs into the chicken mixture.
• Spoon the chicken salad mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
• Toss the remaining 1 cup of toasted breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the cheese layer.
• Bake the casserole for 15 to 20 minutes, until the topping has browned and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
• Garnish with chopped green onion tops or parsley, if desired.
• Serve the chicken hot with cooked rice and a tossed salad, steamed broccoli, or green beans.
• To toast the almonds, spread them out in a single layer in a dry skillet.
• Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the almonds are lightly browned and aromatic.
• Remove to a plate or bowl immediately so they won't over brown.
• To make homemade toasted breadcrumbs , heat the oven to 325 F.
• Cut or tear fresh or day-old bread into small pieces.
• Spread out on a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with a small amount of kosher salt , if desired.
• Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until dry and lightly browned.
• Crush the dried bread coarsely or finely and use in the recipe.
• Freeze extra breadcrumbs in a zip-close food storage bag.

CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Special equipment: a 2-quart (8-cups) souffle dish
• Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 2-quart souffle dish. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat 1/2 stick of butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cheeses, the spinach, chicken, egg yolks, and bread cubes. Stir until combined (mixture will be thick).
• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites at high speed until they hold stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the chicken mixture. Using a spatula, fold in the remaining egg whites. Spoon the batter into the prepared dish and bake until the souffle is puffed and the top is firm and golden, about 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

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 CHICKEN SALAD II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms in oil.
• Mix together the chicken, mayonnaise, soup, sauteed mushrooms, water chestnuts and celery. Place mixture in a 12x7.5 inch casserole dish. Top with the crushed crackers, tossed with melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

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.

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:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees with a rack positioned in the center.
• Place the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, Cheddar, almonds, lemon juice and onion salt in a large bowl and mix to combine well. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as needed. The amount will depend on how seasoned your chicken is.
• Transfer the chicken mixture to a 3-quart (9-by-13-inch) shallow baking dish. Spread it out evenly and top with the crushed potato chips. Add more chips if needed to cover the top.
• Bake uncovered until the chips are golden brown and the mixture is warmed through and bubbling lightly at the bottom, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD SOUFFLE

Steps:

• 1. Cook chicken in a little boiling water,seasoned with extra chopped celery and onions. Bone chicken and dice,about 2 cups Trim crust off bread and set aside crust Place bread slices on bottom of a 9"x13" baking dish. Combine chicken & chopped veggies with mayonnaise & carefully spread over bread. Rip up crusts & sprinkle over chicken mixture,then sprinkle shredded cheese over all. Combine eggs & milk & pour over all. Refrigerate overnight. Before baking,spoon soup directly from the can over chicken.( I take soup out of can and stir well.It makes it a lot easier to spread.) Bake in a preheated oven 350 for 1 hour or until heated through.

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.