How to make Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom soup

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade soup can be healthier with fresh ingredients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare 4 cups of cooked chicken, preferably rotisserie chicken, chopped into pieces.

Gather 2 cups of cheddar cheese, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of sour cream.

Measure out 1/2 cup of sliced almonds and set aside.

Prepare seasonings: Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Use 6 slices of cooked bacon or real bacon bits for convenience.

Chop chives and set aside.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a bowl.

Crush 1 sleeve of buttery crackers (Ritz) and mix with the melted butter, then set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, seasonings, chives, bacon, and almonds. Mix well until everything is coated.

Fold in the cheddar cheese gently to combine without breaking it down too much.

Transfer the mixture into a lightly buttered 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Top the casserole with the crushed buttery crackers mixed with butter.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

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