Description
This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a comforting and creamy dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. With tender shredded chicken in a flavorful sauce, topped with a buttery cracker crust, it’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
For the Topping:
- 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery round crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and poppy seeds. Add shredded chicken and mix well.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Spread the cracker mixture over the chicken.
- Add Cheese (Optional): Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for quicker preparation.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
