Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole (Printable Version)

Creamy baked chicken with sharp cheddar, parmesan, green onions, and a golden buttery crisp topping.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
03 - Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, green onions, celery, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a separate bowl, toss crushed crackers with melted butter until evenly coated.
06 - Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the casserole filling.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the topping is golden and the casserole is bubbling.
08 - Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to prepare for busy weeknights
  • Crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for gatherings
02 -
  • This casserole contains dairy and gluten from cheese and crackers
  • Always check soup and cracker labels for possible soy and other allergens
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor
  • Allow the casserole to rest a few minutes after baking to set for cleaner slicing
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