That’s right, instead of the traditional cold chicken salad, we turned this into a hot and bubbly dish that we topped off with a little something crunchy…potato chips! With all the elements of the time-honored dish – chicken, mayo, bacon and celery – we added a few unexpected ingredients (hello, potato chips) and turned this into a bonafide meal! You might see some surprised faces when you explain what you’re making, but once they try it they’ll be hooked for good!
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup potato chips, slightly crushed
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon dry ranch mix
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste.
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Place chicken, cheese, celery and bacon in a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch mix, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
Stir mayonnaise mixture into chicken until everything is evenly coated, then transfer everything to greased baking dish.
Top baking dish with crushed potato chips, then place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until mixture is hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and serve hot.
