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A close-up of a creamy, cheesy Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole with a crunchy topping being scooped out with a wooden spoon. The dish contains visible bits of vegetables and is garnished with fresh chopped herbs.
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5 from 2 votes

Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole

Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is a creamy, classic comfort dish made with pantry staples and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. It’s quick to assemble, budget-friendly, and perfect for feeding a hungry family or a crowd.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $16.19/ $2.70 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 Sleeve Ritz Crackers crushed
  • ½ cup Butter melted
  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken diced or shredded
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 ounces
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 Green Onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Slivered Almonds optional
  • 10 slices Bacon cooked and chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small mixing bowl, gently stir together 1 sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers with ½ cup melted butter until combined, then set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded), 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 4 green onions (thinly sliced), ½ cup slivered almonds (optional), and 10 slices bacon (cooked and chopped).
  • Mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden browned and the casserole starts to bubble.
  • Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!

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Notes

You can make your own chicken or use a rotisserie chicken if you prefer. 
I love reserving some of the chopped bacon and sliced green onions and using them to top the casserole when serving. 
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 889kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 1227mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1295IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 402mg | Iron: 3mg
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