Description
Neiman Marcus chicken casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness that feels like a warm hug. Packed with tender chicken and a crispy topping, this classic dish delivers pure satisfaction in every single bite.
Ingredients
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Main Protein and Dairy:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Topping:
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers, crushed
- ½ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 4 cups of shredded chicken, ensuring even distribution.
- Crumble 6 slices of crispy bacon and sprinkle them over the chicken.
- Add ½ cup of sliced green onions and ½ cup of slivered almonds to the mixture.
- Pour 1 can of cream of chicken soup and 1 cup of sour cream into the bowl.
- Splash in 1½ teaspoons of hot sauce for a subtle kick.
- Incorporate 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Crush one sleeve of buttery crackers into fine crumbs.
- Melt ½ cup of butter and mix it with the cracker crumbs until well-coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping across the entire surface of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the 350°F oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until the top turns golden and edges bubble.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Always shred chicken while it’s still warm for easier handling and better texture.
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crunch in the casserole.
- Select a good quality hot sauce that complements your personal spice preference without overwhelming other ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular crackers with gluten-free alternatives like rice crackers or cornflake crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg