Description
Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole brings comfort straight from your kitchen with tender chicken and creamy sauce that hugs your taste buds. Cheesy, hearty, and simple to prepare, this classic casserole delivers warmth on a plate that makes dinner feel like a delicious home celebration.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup butter, melted
Extras and Toppings:
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups shredded chicken, 1 (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup sour cream until thoroughly blended.
- Fold 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, ½ cup green onions, ½ cup slivered almonds, 6 crumbled bacon slices, and 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce into the chicken mixture.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Crush 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers into fine crumbs and mix with ½ cup melted butter until completely incorporated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs uniformly over the chicken mixture, creating an even top layer.
- Slide the casserole into the 350°F oven and bake for 30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges bubble slightly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to settle and make serving easier.
Notes
- Double-check chicken doneness by ensuring it’s fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before mixing with other ingredients.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat alternatives like reduced-fat cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Toast almonds before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch to the casserole’s texture.
- Make ahead by preparing the entire dish and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, which allows flavors to meld and simplifies meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg