Description
This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a comforting and creamy dish that is perfect for a family dinner. It features tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and a buttery cracker topping with a hint of poppy seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cracker Topping:
- 1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Chicken Mixture: Combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with golden brown topping.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use reduced-fat soup.
- Pair with steamed green beans or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
