Description
This Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is a delightful comfort food made with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners or potlucks, bringing warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Mushrooms (optional)
- Celery (optional)
- Cheddar Cheese
- Ritz Crackers
- Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir in optional mushrooms and celery if desired.
- Fold in one cup of shredded cheddar cheese, reserving some for topping.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter, then sprinkle over the chicken mixture. Add the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Feel free to swap ingredients based on dietary preferences, making it gluten-free if needed.
Let the casserole cool slightly before storing leftovers to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg