Hot Chicken Salad

If you have ever been to a shower given by my family then you've probably had this dish! Our menu planning always seems to lead us here... it's always a crowd pleaser! It's perfect on it's own with some fruit or a fresh green salad, but also great as a warm chicken salad sandwich on a croissant or roll. There is a fair amount of chopping involved but the end result is worth it!

6 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or chopped

3 cups chopped celery

1/2 cup slivered almonds

2/3 cup chopped green pepper

1/3 cup chopped green onion

8 ounce package sliced mushrooms

1 small jar pimentos

1 can water chestnuts

4 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon season salt

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Combine all ingredients except cheese. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake another 5 minutes.