Crispy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
Chicken salad is a classic side dish that you can find at just about any picnic, backyard barbecue, or game day get-together, but you don’t generally find too many variations on the classic version. Now, we love chicken salad just as much as the next person, but we decided it needed to have some new life breathed into it – which we did by turning it into a casserole!
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!
Crispy Hot Chicken Salad Casserole (Low WW Points)
WW Points: Approximately 5 Points per serving
(Makes 8 servings — points may vary slightly by WW plan and ingredient brands)
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked skinless chicken breast, shredded (0 Points)
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (0 Points)
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise (20 Points)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (12 Points)
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped (0 Points)
- 1/2 cup green onions, diced (0 Points)
- 1/4 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled (3 Points)
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (2 Points)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (0 Points)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (0 Points)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (0 Points)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Crispy Topping
- 1 cup baked tortilla chips, lightly crushed (8 Points)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (2 Points)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, turkey bacon, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture into a lightly sprayed baking dish.
- Combine crushed baked tortilla chips and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until warm and crispy.
- Serve hot.
Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
WW Points: ~5 Points per serving
