Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole (Print Version)

Flavorful baked dish with tender chicken, cheeses, and a crunchy buttery topping for a hearty main course.

# 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
03 - Add shredded chicken, cheddar, Parmesan, green onions, celery, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Spread mixture evenly in prepared dish.
05 - Combine crushed crackers with melted butter until well coated.
06 - Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over casserole.
07 - Bake 30 to 35 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Creamy texture with plenty of cheese
  • Easy to make for any occasion
02 -
  • This dish contains dairy and wheat from cheese and crackers
  • To make it gluten-free use gluten-free crackers and soup
03 -
  • For ultra-crunchy topping crush crackers just before mixing with butter
  • If you like extra creaminess use full-fat dairy products
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