Jack Nicklaus
Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Yield: 8 to 12 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 cup almonds, slivered
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced pimentos, drained
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (3 ounce) can French-fried onions

Instructions

1. Combine chicken, almonds, water chestnuts, pimentos, celery, soup, cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Spoon into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
2. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with onions and bake for 10 minutes longer.
4. Let stand for 10 minutes.
5. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 592 calories, 51g fat, 85mg cholesterol, 25g protein, 12g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 844mg sodium, 75 percent calories from fat