Description
This Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy comfort food dish featuring tender chicken combined with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping. Enhanced with green onions, slivered almonds, and crispy bacon, this casserole is baked to golden perfection, making it a perfect family meal or potluck favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cracker Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (about 32 crackers)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted (can use salted or unsalted)
Casserole Mixture
- 4 cups cooked diced chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup slivered almonds (optional)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (plus more for topping if preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Cracker Topping: In a bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Stir well to coat the crackers and set the mixture aside.
- Mix Casserole Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked diced chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, slivered almonds, and crumbled bacon. Mix everything thoroughly until fully combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and level it out with a spatula for an even layer.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttery Ritz cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole to form a crunchy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered on the middle rack and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, or fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is an easy shortcut that works perfectly for this dish.
- Slivered almonds add a nice crunch, but you can omit them if preferred or allergic.
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup to reduce the salt content if needed.
- For extra crisp bacon, cook it in the oven on a baking sheet before crumbling.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
