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Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole

Creamy cheesy chicken casserole with bacon, almonds and a golden buttery cracker topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • 1 (10.5-oz.) can ​ condensed cream of chicken soup ​
  • 1 cup sour cream ​
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup sliced green onions plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup slivered almonds ​
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1½ teaspoons hot sauce such as Tabasco
  • 1 sleeve ​ buttery crackers such as Ritz, crushed
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish ​

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven. Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 2 cups of the cheddar, the green onions, almonds, crumbled bacon, and hot sauce. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Assemble. Spread the mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Make the topping. In a separate bowl, toss the crushed crackers with the melted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle the buttery crumbs evenly over the casserole.
  5. Bake. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. Let it rest 5–10 minutes so it sets up for clean scoops. Garnish with extra green onions and serve.

Notes

Add the cracker topping just before baking. Rest 10 minutes before serving.