Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole 🍗🧀
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor—this legendary casserole is comfort food at its finest!
Why It’s Famous
Rumor has it this recipe originated from the Neiman Marcus café, and once you taste it, you’ll understand why it’s a cult favorite. Tender chicken, a rich sour cream sauce, buttery crackers, and melty cheese make it impossible to resist.
Ingredients
*(Serves 6-8)*
For the Casserole:
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great!)
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
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1 cup sour cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 small onion, finely diced
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1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained (or ½ cup fresh sautéed)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Topping:
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1 sleeve buttery crackers (like Ritz, ~30 crackers), crushed
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¼ cup melted butter
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½ tsp paprika (for color)
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven & Dish
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the Filling
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In a large bowl, combine cream soups, sour cream, broth, onion, mushrooms, garlic powder, and pepper.
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Fold in chicken and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
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Spread evenly in the baking dish.
3. Add the Topping
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Mix crushed crackers, melted butter, and paprika. Sprinkle over the casserole.
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Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
4. Bake & Serve
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Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tips & Variations
🔥 Extra Flavor: Add a dash of hot sauce or Worcestershire to the filling.
🍄 Mushroom Hater? Swap for diced celery or water chestnuts for crunch.
🍗 Turkey Version: Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey instead of chicken.
🌶 Spicy Twist: Mix in diced green chiles or jalapeños.
Serve with steamed veggies or a crisp salad for the ultimate comfort meal.
This casserole is so good, it might just upstage your main course! 😉
Would you like a make-ahead or freezer-friendly version? 🕒❄️