Hot Chicken Salad Pie is comfort food at its very best. Baked Chicken Salad in a flakey pie crust and covered with cheese…what could be better? Our family LOVES this recipe!
It makes a great lunch on weekends, or any time you’re craving some baked chicken salad!
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Baked Chicken Salad Pie Recipe
I love everything my mom cooks, but I have a couple of favorites. Her Creamy Chicken Soup, classic Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Sherry Chicken never disappoint. I truly crave them all the time.
And then there is her Hot Chicken Salad Pie. It’s a fun take on a classic recipe– the ultimate comfort food. Hot chicken salad is baked into a pie crust and topped with lots of cheese for something absolutely amazing. It’s an easy chicken casserole. Yum!
Why You’ll Love Hot Chicken Salad Pie
This is my absolute favorite meal to eat on a chilly day, curled up under a blanket, watching reality TV! Pat isn’t a fan of my TV habit, but he indulges me if it means he can eat this Hot Chicken Salad Pie. Sounds like a good deal for everyone!
- It’ll take you back: My mom adapted this recipe from The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery in Kimmswick, MO, and it is one of my all-time favorite meals. It’s cozy, hearty, and just feels like home. I have always loved chicken salad, and it’s even better served hot and baked into a creamy, delicious pie. Flaky pie crust, delicious chicken salad, cheese…so many of my favorites!
- It’s easy to make: packaged pie crust takes the trouble out of this dish. Just mix, fill, and bake!
- You’ll be the star of the potluck: Every time I take this dish to a potluck dinner, I leave with an empty pan. People want the recipe so they can make it for their families, too!
- This dish never lasts long when we make it, and it’s one of the recipes that’s made my Mom famous among my friends. I love serving it for lunch with friends, and the filling makes an incredible chicken salad dip for parties!
Find out how to make Baked Chicken Salad Pie for the cheesiest, most delicious lunch ever!
Hot Chicken Salad Ingredients:
- Chicken
- Almonds
- Yellow onion
- Celery
- Lemon juice
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Cream of chicken soup
- Water chestnuts
- Parisien herbs
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Cheese (I recommend Cheddar and Gruyere)
How to Make Chicken Salad Pie
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Preheat oven. Place the pie dough in a 10″ pie plate.
- Combine all ingredients. Pour into the pie crust. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle more cheese over the pie and continue baking.
- Take out of the oven and let the pie rest/cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
What Pie Crust Should I Use?
We love to use Trader Joe’s pie crust for Hot Chicken Salad Pie. It’s super flaky and it tastes just like homemade.
If you do want to make your own crust, check out our delicious homemade pie crust recipe. When I have time, that’s what I do, but pre-made pie crust is such a good option!
How Do I Make a Dip With This Recipe?
Oh yeah! The hot chicken salad filling also makes a killer dip all on its own. Just skip the crust, bake according to the recipe card, and serve with fresh veggies, pita chips, or bread. YUM! It’s a real hit at parties.
I like to double the recipe and make both–one pie and one dip. You won’t regret it!
How to Make Baked Chicken Salad Dip:
- Mix all ingredients together, pour into a casserole dish, and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Serve hot with chips or crackers!
You can also make the dip in a slow cooker.
Can I Freeze Leftovers?
Leftovers? I’ve never had any leftovers from this recipe, but if by some chance you do, I would not recommend freezing. There is a lot of dairy and mayo in Hot Chicken Salad Pie, and they will separate and get runny.
Instead, refrigerate any leftovers and reheat in the microwave at 50% power.
More Recipes for Chicken Salad and Dips
Be sure to try these other chicken salad recipes and some other cheesy chicken dips:
- Healthy Chicken Salad Sliders
- Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Chicken Enchilada Dip
- Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Dip
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Baked Chicken Salad Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 10-inch unbaked pie crust Trader Joe's frozen pie crust is a favorite
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken diced I use rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Watch closely.
- 1/2-1 cups sweet yellow onion sauted in 1T olive oil & 1T butter until translucent.
- 1/2 cup celery diced and sauted with the onion until translucent.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise I use Hellmans
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 12 ounce can cream of chicken soup or celery soup
- 6 ounce can water chestnuts diced and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Parisien or Bonnes Herbs your favorite herb can be substituted.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese divided. I use a Cheddar and Gruyere combo.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the pie dough in a 10" pie plate.Sautee the onion and celery and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with 3/4 cup of the cheese. Mix well.
- Pour into the pie crust.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, sprinkle the last 3/4 cup of cheese over the pie.
- Bake 10-15 minutes more. The pie should be set in the middle and crust golden brown.
- Take out of the oven and let the pie rest/cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- To save time, use a premade, unbaked pie crust, and buy rotisserie chicken that has already been pulled from the bones.
- Instead of chopping onion and celery for this recipe, pick up some pre-chopped packaged veggies in your grocery store’s produce section.
- If you need a delicious dip, just mix all ingredients (except the pie crust, of course) together. Bake in a sprayed casserole dish for 30-40 minutes. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.
- You can also bake the dip in a slow cooker for a set-it-and-forget-it recipe.
Nutrition Information
Try coarsley broken potato chips on top about half way through baking! ❤️
If I’m obsessed with chicken pot pies, will I like this? I assume so. ;) Putting on my list to make!
Enjoy, Cindy!
I made this and my family loved it!! I was wondering if I can make ahead and freeze the Baked Chicken Salad Pie?
Hooray! It’s one of our favorites as well. It does freeze well!
I’d love to try this recipe but have no clue what Parisien or Bonnes Herbs are or what to use in place of it/them. It sounds so good and I want to make it ASAP!
Hey! Here is an explanation. They should be sold anywhere dried spices are sold. Enjoy! https://www.thespicehouse.com/parisian-bonnes-herbes-french-herb-blend
There are only two of us and I need fun easy recipes that are nutritional with low fat and sugar content.
Could I omit the mayo? My family doesn’t like it.
You could, you could use greek yogurt in its place or more sour cream. Hope your family loves it!
Looks like this is now 2 years later! There was a Hot Chicken Salad Casserole we used to make starting in the early 80’s that had these same ingredients. Yes, it’s very good! Sometimes we’d add bamboo shoots & snow peas for a little variation. Yummy. This brings back many memoires. :)
Chicken salad is one of my favorite dishes, but my hubby doesn’t care for it (at all). I think I will slip this in on him, call it cream of chicken pie, and see if he buys it.
thanks for recipe … it looks delicious
Let me know what he thinks!!!! I love your idea haha. Thanks for saying hi :)
I make something very similar but without the cheese and I add a can of drained vegetables for my chicken pie. And I add a top pie crust. I use the two-pack of rolled dough. I use a quiche dish. Cut holes in top crust for steam while cooking. Very good!
That sounds delicious that way! Thanks for saying hi!
I have made this recipe several times and each time I have had great reviews! This is a great and easily prepared recipe. Thanks for sharing!
It’s one of my very favorite recipes! Thanks for letting me know Annie, means a lot!