Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a buttery cracker topping make this casserole a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
For the Topping:
- 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Casserole: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, poppy seeds, garlic powder, and black pepper. Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: Crush the crackers and mix them with melted butter. Sprinkle the topping over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden-brown topping. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- You can customize by adding cooked rice or frozen peas for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
