Description
Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is a rich, creamy comfort dish layered with tender chicken, tangy cream cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. It’s indulgent, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 sleeves crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
5. In a separate bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
6. Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly.
8. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm with optional garnish.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
Toast the cracker topping separately for extra crunch.
Add vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg