Sheridan's Hot Chicken Salad

Name: Sheridan's Hot Chicken Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups chopped celery; 1 can cream of chicken soup; 2 cups mayonnaise; 2 cups sour cream; 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 cup slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons chopped onions; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 (2 7/8 ounce) cans French-fried onions

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"This is a much loved recipe from my SIL."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 16

ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 bay leaves
4 cups chopped celery
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 (2 7/8 ounce) cans French-fried onions

directions

Put chicken in a large pot and cover with salted water; add bay leaves.
Bring to a boil.
Cook, uncovered, until chicken is done and juices run clear.
Remove chicken and cut into 1/2 inch pieces when it has cooled; place chicken pieces in a large bowl.
Add the next 11 ingredients; stir to mix well.
Pour into a 13x9 inch baking dish (dish will be full).
Sprinkle evenly with cheese and french-fried onion.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until well heated.