Description
A comforting and creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole made with shredded chicken, sour cream, and poppy seeds, topped with a buttery cracker crust and baked to golden perfection. This easy casserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner and pairs wonderfully with rice or a green salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Topping
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, poppy seeds, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the shredded cheddar cheese if using. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer for consistent baking.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with melted butter until the crackers are fully coated. This will create a crispy, flavorful topping.
- Add the Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the casserole. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy with a side of rice, noodles, or green salad.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe and saves time.
- For a lighter option, you can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Serve the casserole with rice, noodles, or a fresh green salad to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
