Hot Chicken Salad -- On A Diet Recipe

Name: Hot Chicken Salad -- On A Diet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups diced celery; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup; 1 1/2 cups fat-free mayonnaise; 1 1/2 cups nonfat sour cream; 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 bay leaves
4 cups diced celery
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups fat-free mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups nonfat sour cream
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

1
Place chicken breasts in a medium-size saucepan and cover with water. Add the bay leaves, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken turns from translucent to opaque, juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads 170F
3
Preheat oven to 350F.
4
Drain the chicken and cut into cubes.
5
Place the cubed chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the cheese and bread crumbs, and mix well.
6
Spoon the mixture into a greased (sprayed with Pam) 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
7
Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top and then sprinkle the bread crumbs over the cheese.
8
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly.

1418

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 bay leaves, 4 cups diced celery, 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, and more.

Yes, Hot Chicken Salad -- On A Diet falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot Chicken Salad -- On A Diet

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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