Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Poppy seed chicken casserole is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender chicken, a rich sauce, and a buttery cracker topping with poppy seeds. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Casserole, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or homemade substitute)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30), crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and seasonings. Stir until well mixed.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter and poppy seeds.
- Sprinkle cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
- Serve warm with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in shredded cheese before baking.Add cooked broccoli, peas, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.Make-ahead: Assemble casserole up to 1 day in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.Freezer-friendly: Assemble without baking, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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