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A close-up shot of the creamy shredded chicken base of the Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole with melted cheddar.

Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole: The Ultimate Luxurious Comfort Food Recipe

A sophisticated Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole featuring tender shredded chicken in a velvety cream sauce, topped with a signature golden-brown crunch of toasted almonds, crispy bacon, and fresh scallions. Perfect for elegant family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Base
  • 4 cups shredded chicken 560g, cooked white meat
  • 1 cup sour cream 240ml
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240ml
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese 225g, freshly grated and divided
  • 1 tsp sea salt 6g
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper 3g
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3g
Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup sliced almonds 90g, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits 60g, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup green onions 50g, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 60g
  • 4 tbsp butter 60g, melted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch Ceramic Baking Dish Light blue preferred for visual contrast
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Silicone spatula

Instructions
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your light blue ceramic baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Fold the shredded chicken and 1 cup of cheddar cheese into the cream mixture until evenly coated.
  2. Spread the chicken mixture into the baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  3. Mix the almonds, bacon bits, green onions, breadcrumbs, and melted butter in a small bowl. Spread evenly over the cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is a deep golden-brown and the sauce is bubbling.
  2. Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to set the sauce.

Notes

Always toast your almonds slightly before baking for maximum flavor.
Use rotisserie chicken for a faster prep time without sacrificing quality.
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