Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole (Printable Version)

Creamy baked chicken layered with cheeses and a crispy buttery topping for an indulgent meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

06 - ½ cup green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1 cup celery, diced

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Crispy Topping

13 - 1½ cups crushed buttery round crackers (e.g., Ritz)
14 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and condensed cream of chicken soup until smooth.
03 - Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, celery, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt into the dairy mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a separate bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter until all pieces are evenly coated.
06 - Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the dish, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the contents are bubbly.
07 - Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Comforting and crowd-pleasing main dish
  • Crispy butter cracker topping adds irresistible texture
02 -
  • This dish contains dairy and gluten via cream cheese, sour cream, cheeses, and cracker topping.
  • To make it gluten-free, substitute gluten-free crackers and soup.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika or splash of hot sauce to give extra flavor to the filling.
  • Swap chicken for cooked turkey to make use of holiday leftovers.
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