Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole Recipe
Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, seasoned with garlic and onion powders. Topped with buttery crushed crackers and melted cheddar cheese, this comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners and serves up to 8 people.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish)
Topping
- 1½ cups crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the oven and baking dish. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix the creamy base. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then, stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Add the chicken and mix-ins. Fold in the cooked chicken, 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, slivered almonds, and sliced green onions. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Make the topping. In a separate small bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers with melted butter, mixing until the cracker crumbs are evenly moistened and hold together slightly.
- Assemble the casserole. Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the surface.
- Bake the casserole. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the topping turns golden brown.
- Finish and serve. Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra green onions before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can substitute the chicken with turkey or a combination of both.
- For extra crunch, you can add additional slivered almonds on top before baking.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- Use gluten-free crackers if a gluten-free version is needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
