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.

Chop 4 cups of cooked, shredded chicken using hands or chicken choppers.

In a bowl, mix together 1 can of cream of chicken soup and 1 cup of sour cream.

Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and mix well.

Incorporate 1/2 cup of diced green onions into the mixture, saving some for garnish.

Add 1/2 cup of sliced almonds to the mixture for crunch.

Add a dash of hot sauce to the mixture for flavor.

Add 1/2 cup of cooked bacon to the mixture, saving some for garnish.

Season the mixture with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste.

Add chicken broth to the mixture to ensure it remains moist.

Coat the baking pan with cooking spray or oil before adding the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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