Here’s a recipe inspired by the famous Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole — creamy, cheesy, and comforting. Perfect for a cozy dinner or potluck. 🍗🧀🥘
🥘 Irresistible Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole
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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 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.
- Stir in cooked chicken (and optional vegetables or bacon if using).
- Assemble casserole:
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Optional: sprinkle paprika over the cracker topping for color.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- 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.
If you want, I can also give a lighter, cream-of-chicken-free version that tastes just as indulgent but uses Greek yogurt for creaminess.
Do you want me to do that?