Cheesy Hot Chicken Salad

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 4 (5-ounce) cans chunk-style chicken, drained and flaked
• 3/4 cup chopped celery (2 to 3 stalks)
• 1 (5-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cups (12 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup crushed corn flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice, and 2 cups cheese; mix well. Place mixture in prepared baking dish. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until hot.

Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over chicken, and top with crushed corn flakes. Bake 3 to 5 more minutes, or until cheese melts.