Amish Hot Chicken Salad
Description
A creamy, cheesy baked Amish chicken salad with crunchy celery, almonds, and a golden potato chip topping. A 30-minute potluck classic — oven or air fryer.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup sweet or red onion, finely diced
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, plus ¼ cup for topping
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups crushed potato chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, celery, onion, 1½ cups cheddar, almonds, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheddar.
- Top evenly with the crushed potato chips.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. Rest 5 minutes and serve warm.
Equipment
- 2-quart baking dish (or 7-inch pan for air fryer)
- Large Mixing Bowl
Notes
- Miracle Whip gives the traditional sweet-tangy Amish flavor; mayo is richer.
- Add the chips just before baking so they stay crisp.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce, or as a main with vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 28gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 892mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg