Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole – Plain Chicken

Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole Recipe – comfort food at its best! All the flavors of your favorite cheesy bacon dip in a comforting, creamy casserole! Loaded with chicken, cheese, green onions, almonds, hot sauce, and topped with buttery Ritz crackers. An easy and delicious dinner that’s always a hit!

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Easy Chicken Casserole

Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole takes all the crave-worthy flavors of the classic party dip and turns them into a full-blown dinner. It’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chunks of chicken, crispy bacon, green onions, crunchy almonds, and just the right amount of kick from a splash of hot sauce. It’s rich, savory, and downright comforting—like a warm hug in casserole form. Whether you’re serving it up for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, this one always disappears fast.

How to Make Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole

This dish is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large bowl stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced almonds, crumbled bacon, onion powder, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Spread the chicken mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. 

In a small bowl, stir together crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Spread the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole. Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly. Garish with parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. You can use any cooked chicken that you like.
• You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup.
  • I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken & Mushroom Soups in this dish to control the sodium.
• Variations/Additions:
  • onions
  • peppers
  • spinach
  • broccoli
  • mushrooms

Storage Tips

• Can I make Chicken Casserole ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days before baking.
• Can I freeze Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the fridge for up to four months.
  • When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is rich and creamy, so it pairs best with something fresh and simple on the side. 

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Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole

Yield: 8 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole Recipe – comfort food at its best! All the flavors of your favorite cheesy bacon dip in a comforting, creamy casserole! Loaded with chicken, cheese, green onions, almonds, hot sauce, and topped with buttery Ritz crackers. An easy and delicious dinner that’s always a hit!

• 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
• 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup cooked chopped bacon
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp hot sauce
• 1 sleeve crushed Ritz crackers
• ½ cup melted butter

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

•  In a large bowl, stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced almonds, crumbled bacon, onion powder, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Spread the chicken mixture into the prepared pan.

• In a small bowl, stir together crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Spread the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.

• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Garish with parsley.

• Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
• I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soups in this dish to control the sodium.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Steph