Classic Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole
Traditional dish · American
The quintessential Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole, featuring tender chicken, crunchy water chestnuts and almonds, all enveloped in a creamy, savory sauce, topped with a buttery cracker crust.
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Ingredients
- Cooked chicken, shredded3 cups
- Cream of chicken soup1 can (10.5 oz)
- Mayonnaise1 cup
- Sliced water chestnuts, drained1 can (8 oz)
- Slivered almonds, toasted1 cup
- Ritz crackers, crushed1.5 cups
- Butter, melted0.5 cup
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Black pepper0.5 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and drained water chestnuts.
- 3
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Gently stir in half of the toasted slivered almonds.
- 5
Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 6
In a separate small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter.
- 7
Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture.
- 8
Top with the remaining toasted slivered almonds.
- 9
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
