Irresistible Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole

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🍗🧀🥘 Irresistible Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole

Here’s a recipe inspired by the famous **Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole** — creamy, cheesy, and comforting. Perfect for a cozy dinner or potluck.

Ingredients

For the Casserole:

  • 4 cups **cooked chicken**, shredded or cubed (rotisserie works well)
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can **cream of mushroom soup**
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can **cream of chicken soup**
  • 1 cup **sour cream**
  • ½ cup **mayonnaise**
  • 1 cup **shredded cheddar cheese**
  • ½ cup **grated Parmesan cheese**
  • ½ tsp **garlic powder**
  • ½ tsp **onion powder**
  • ¼ tsp **black pepper**
  • 2 cups **crushed buttery crackers** (like Ritz)
  • 3 tbsp **melted butter**

Optional Add-ins:

  • 1 cup **frozen peas or broccoli florets** (thawed)
  • ½ cup **cooked bacon crumbles**
  • ½ tsp **paprika** (for topping)

Instructions

  1. **Preheat and Prep:** Preheat oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Grease a **9×13-inch baking dish**.
  2. **Prepare the Creamy Mixture:** In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. **Stir in Chicken:** Stir in the cooked chicken (and optional vegetables or bacon if using).
  4. **Assemble Casserole:** Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. **Make Topping:** In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top. **Optional:** sprinkle paprika over the cracker topping for color.
  6. **Bake (Covered):** Cover with foil and bake **25 minutes**.
  7. **Bake (Uncovered):** Remove foil and bake another **15–20 minutes** until bubbly and golden on top.
  8. **Serve:** Let sit **5 minutes** before serving. Perfect with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or fresh green salad.

Tips & Variations

  • **Make-ahead:** Assemble the casserole a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake from cold, adding **5–10 minutes** to baking time.
  • **Cheese upgrade:** Mix in ½ cup **pepper jack** for a slight kick.
  • **Extra crunch:** Toast the cracker topping lightly in a skillet before sprinkling on the casserole.

As requested, I can provide a **lighter, cream-of-chicken-free version** that uses Greek yogurt for creaminess!

Would you like the recipe for the **lighter version** of this chicken casserole?

 

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