(Family Features) With plenty of cold-weather events and gatherings to celebrate alongside loved ones, one classic way to warm up the crowd is hot, comforting food. Soups, chili, casseroles, stews and more provide perfect ways to shake off the chill that comes with the season.
Ideal for serving family and friends after time spent outside or just as an excuse to get together, Loaded Chicken Bake made using READ German Potato Salad provides a filling option for satisfying a group with eight servings. Plus, it’s easy to make – the chicken casserole requires less than an hour spent in the kitchen.
Next time a brisk day cools your family to the core, keep this hearty meal in mind for a simple option to warm up from the inside out.
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Loaded Chicken Bake
Recipe courtesy of “Hungry In LA”
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cans (15 ounces each) READ German Potato Salad
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
French-fried onions (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Spread potato salad evenly in the dish. Top evenly with chicken.
In a small bowl, stir together cream, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over chicken.
Sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and French-fried onions, if desired.
Bake 15 minutes, or until casserole is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with additional French-fried onions, if desired.
Source: Seneca Foods
