Description
A beloved creamy chicken casserole inspired by the famed Neiman Marcus café—a cozy, indulgent bake with shredded chicken, sour cream, Cheddar, beef, almonds, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 6 slices beef, cooked and crumbled
- 1½ teaspoons hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco®), to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- ½ cup butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Cheddar, green onions, almonds, beef, and hot sauce in a large bowl—stir until evenly mixed. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- In a small bowl, stir crushed crackers with melted butter until well-coated; sprinkle evenly over the casserole. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let rest briefly before serving. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Notes
- This recipe—our most‑saved on Allrecipes in 2025—strikes a luxurious balance of creamy, smoky, cheesy, and crunchy indulgence. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- The buttery Ritz cracker topping adds signature crunch and richness.
- Easy to prep: just 10 minutes of assembly before baking. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- For make‑ahead simplicity, assemble up to 24 hours in advance; add topping just before baking. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Great for potlucks—feeds a crowd and reheats beautifully. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Common substitutions include cream of mushroom soup, extra veggies (peas, carrots, mushrooms), or yogurt in place of sour cream. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Casserole / Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings (site estimate)
- Calories: ≈845 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: ≈992 mg
- Fat: 57 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 53 g
- Cholesterol: 239 mg
