Comfort Food

My mom gave me this recipe...and since trying new recipes is one of my "resolutions" for the new year...I tried it tonight.

Simply put: It is total comfort food. I've added my "cook's notes" at the end.

Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

4 cups cooked chicken, cubed (about 6-8 chicken breasts)
2 cups chopped celery
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 cup Hellman's
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup

topping:
1 cup grated cheddar
crushed potato chips

Mix all ingredients (except topping ingredients). Place in 9 x 13 pan (I greased mine). Sprinkle top with cheddar and crushed potato chips. Bake UNCOVERED in a 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes. 12 servings.

Cook's Notes:
- I used 1 cup of chopped celery....and it was more than enough. 2 cups might be overkill. Unless you REALLY like celery.
- I used 98% fat free soup and it was still good.
- I'm quite certain you can half this recipe and make it in an 8x8 pan. The 9x13 pan was a TON. We have lots of leftovers for tomorrow.

ENJOY!