Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole is a creamy baked dish layered with tender shredded chicken, rice, cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping that turns golden and crisp in the oven.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 can 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 cup crushed butter crackers
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir until blended.
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Fold in cooked rice and mix gently until evenly distributed.
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Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
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In a small bowl combine crushed crackers with melted butter and toss to coat.
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Sprinkle buttered crackers evenly over the casserole.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.