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Slow Cooker Neiman Marcus Chicken

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A plate of mashed potatoes topped with scrambled eggs, sliced almonds, green onions, and crispy bacon on a wooden board with a wooden spoon beside it.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon hot sauce or to taste
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions divided
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (divided)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds

Instructions

  • To your slow cooker add your chicken.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and hot sauce.
  • Spread the cream of chicken soup mixture over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle half of the scallions and half of the bacon on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  • Shred or chop the chicken into pieces.
  • Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream and the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
  • Pour over the chicken mixture.
  • Top with the remaining green onions and bacon.
  • Sprinkle the almonds evenly over the top.
  • Cover and cook for another 20–30 minutes on low just to melt the cheese and soften the cracker topping.
  • Serve!

Notes

Tips & Tricks

  • Use thick-cut bacon for best flavor and texture in the topping.
  • Stir the heavy cream and sour cream in at the end to prevent curdling or separation.
  • To keep the topping from getting soggy, add the Ritz mixture during the last 30 minutes of cook time.
  • Chop or shred the chicken right in the slow cooker with two forks to save dishes.
  • For even cooking, choose similar-sized chicken breasts or lightly flatten them before adding.

Substitutions

  • Cream of chicken soup – Sub with cream of mushroom or cream of celery if preferred.
  • Hot sauce – Leave it out for a milder version, or sub with chipotle sauce for smoky heat.
  • Sour cream – Use plain Greek yogurt or softened cream cheese.
  • Cheddar cheese – Swap with Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or a cheddar blend.
  • Almonds – Optional; omit if there are allergies or sub with crushed pretzels or panko.

Variations

  • Buffalo-style – Add extra hot sauce and swap cheddar for blue cheese crumbles.
  • Ranch chicken casserole – Replace the hot sauce with 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix.
  • Veggie-loaded – Stir in cooked broccoli or peas before adding the topping.
  • Tex-Mex twist – Swap cheddar for pepper jack, and add corn and black beans.
  • Low carb option – Skip the cracker topping and serve with cauliflower rice.
Servings: 6 servings