Description
This Ultimate Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner or gathering. Creamy and hearty, this casserole is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 ¾ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
Sauce:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Add-Ins:
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ½ cup bacon crumbles
- 1 ½ tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping:
- 10 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook Chicken: In a large pan, cook the chicken pieces until no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk in flour, then slowly add milk to thicken. Stir in Greek yogurt.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in green onions, almonds, bacon, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers over the casserole, then drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve: Once baked, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the add-ins by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- This casserole reheats well, making it a great option for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg