Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad
Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad - Savory & creamy, full of tender juicy chicken, w/sharp cheddar, fresh lemon, green onion & thyme. Served in puff pastry shells.
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Total Steps
10
Ingredients
11
Tools Needed
10
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- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 4-5 units green onions, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and finely chopped
- 4 units chicken breasts, cooked & diced in ½ inch pieces
- 1/3 cup yellow cheddar cheese
- 6-12 shells frozen puff pastry shells
Instructions
Step 1
Bake frozen puff pastry shells according to instructions (normally 425 for 18-20 minutes).
Step 2
Lightly grease or spray either a 9X9 or a 10-inch round baking dish
Step 3
While the shells are baking, mix all ingredients except 1/3 cup yellow cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of green onions, and transfer to the prepared dish. Sprinkle the top with yellow cheddar.
Step 4
Once puff pastry shells are finished, set aside to cool and set oven temperature to 350.
Step 5
Bake the chicken mixture uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until bubbling around edges and cheese has fully melted.
Step 6
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of green onions (Other toppings you could add: chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh thyme, bacon crumbles or even hot sauce).
Step 7
To serve, use a sharp paring knife to remove the "tops" of each puff pastry and the soft pastry underneath. Fill each shell with cheesy hot chicken salad.
Step 8
Recipe Notes:
Step 9
To cook chicken breasts:
Step 10
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place raw chicken in a 9x13 baking dish. Salt and pepper the top side of each breast. Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the pan. Cover the pan tightly with tin foil and bake for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.