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Close-up of a serving spoon lifting a creamy, cheesy Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole with a crispy bacon and breadcrumb topping from a baking dish.

The Best Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole

This comforting casserole features a creamy chicken base, rich with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and bacon, all topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. It's a perfect dish for a family meal or potluck.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed (about 32 crackers)
  • 4 Tablespoons butter melted (1/2 stick, can use salted or unsalted)
  • 4 cups cooked diced chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds optional
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (plus more for topping, if preferred) energies from the bacon)

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, slivered almonds, and crumbled bacon until well combined.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the buttery Ritz cracker crumbs over the casserole.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling, then cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with extra bacon, sliced green onions, or fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

You can prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time to save on prep. For extra crunch, add more crumbled bacon to the top before serving.