baked chicken salad pie (or dip)

" unbaked pie crust Trader Joe's frozen pie crust is a favorite with this dish.

cooked chicken diced. I use rotisserie chicken.

slivered almonds toasted in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Watch closely.

sweet yellow onion sauted in 1T olive oil & 1T butter until translucent.

celery diced sauted with the onion until translucent.

lemon juice freshly squeezed

mayonnaise I use Hellmans

sour cream

cream of chicken soup or celery soup

small can water chestnuts diced or sliced

Parisien or Bonnes Herbs (your favorite herb can be substituted.)

ground black pepper

smoked paprika opt.

Emerils Essence opt.

shredded cheese - divided in half. I use a cheddar and Gruyere combo.