Description
A delicious and comforting Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole that combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy sauce, cheese, bacon, and a crunchy buttery cracker topping. This classic casserole is a family favorite and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture:
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco® or to taste
Cracker Topping:
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers, such as Ritz® crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Chicken Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions, almonds, bacon, and hot sauce. Mix well.
- Layer Chicken Mixture: Spread the chicken mixture in the prepared dish.
- Prepare Cracker Topping: Combine crushed crackers with melted butter and spread over the chicken mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
- Feel free to use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Neiman Marcus, Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food, Casserole Recipe