Description
Indulge in this comforting Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken combined with a rich cream sauce, topped with a buttery crunch, makes this casserole a surefire hit.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cracker Topping:
- 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery round crackers, crushed
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and mix.
- Layer and Top: Spread chicken mixture in the baking dish. Combine crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and topping is golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- For a lower-carb option, skip the cracker topping or use crushed pork rinds instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
