Description
Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is a creamy, savory baked dish featuring shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a crunchy topping of buttery crackers and almonds. Enhanced with bacon and a hint of hot sauce, this comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Topping
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers, such as Ritz® crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, slivered almonds, crumbled bacon, and hot sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers with the melted butter, stirring to coat the cracker crumbs thoroughly.
- Add Cracker Topping: Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish to create a crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your creamy, crunchy, and flavorful Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute cooked turkey for the chicken if desired.
- For a nut-free version, omit the slivered almonds or replace with extra bacon or additional green onions.
- Add more or less hot sauce depending on your spice preference.
- Make sure the chicken is thoroughly shredded for best texture.
- To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from your local store.
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