A creamy chicken casserole with bacon, cheddar, and a buttery topping. An easy crowd pleasing recipe that’s rich, comforting, and full of flavor.
Vivette’s Tips
Add a squeeze of lemon to the chicken mixture — it brightens the creamy flavor and keeps the casserole from tasting too heavy.

Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole
Inspired by the famous department store café, this casserole brings together shredded chicken, bacon, cheddar, a buttery cracker topping, and almonds for crunch — easy to prep, ready to bake, and loved by all.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease 9×13 dish.
- Spread shredded chicken in dish; season with garlic powder.
- In bowl, whisk cream cheese, soup, sour cream until smooth. Pour over chicken.
- Sprinkle Cheddar, bacon, almonds.
- Mix crushed crackers + melted butter; spread over top.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition (per serving) Calories 460 | Protein 33g | Carbs 14g |Fat 33g