Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole
Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breast, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
For the Casserole Base
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 dashes hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
For the Cracker Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons bacon bits, optional
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. In a medium bowl, season the chicken generously with pepper, Lawry's Seasoned Salt, Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and pan-sear for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
In the same skillet, add the diced bacon and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to drain excess fat, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooked bacon for garnish, if desired.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers with 1/4 cup of melted butter and mix well until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, the majority of the cooked bacon (reserving some for garnish if desired), the can of condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and a few dashes of hot sauce. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared buttered baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top the mixture with the buttery Ritz cracker crumbs, ensuring an even layer over the entire surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven. Garnish with the reserved bacon bits (if using) and freshly chopped green onions before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breast, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
For the Casserole Base
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 dashes hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
For the Cracker Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons bacon bits, optional
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. In a medium bowl, season the chicken generously with pepper, Lawry's Seasoned Salt, Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and pan-sear for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
In the same skillet, add the diced bacon and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to drain excess fat, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooked bacon for garnish, if desired.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers with 1/4 cup of melted butter and mix well until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, the majority of the cooked bacon (reserving some for garnish if desired), the can of condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and a few dashes of hot sauce. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared buttered baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top the mixture with the buttery Ritz cracker crumbs, ensuring an even layer over the entire surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven. Garnish with the reserved bacon bits (if using) and freshly chopped green onions before serving.
⏱️ 1 min