Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines shredded chicken with a creamy sauce, topped with a buttery, poppy seed-crusted topping. It’s a family favorite that’s both easy to prepare and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
– 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
– 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crushed
– 1/2 cup butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (or more if desired)
– 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
– 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
– 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. **Cook the Chicken:** Place chicken breasts into a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain and shred the chicken using two forks.
2. **Prepare the Topping:** Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the crushed crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds until combined; set aside.
3. **Assemble the Casserole:** In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Pour half of this mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish. Add the shredded chicken in an even layer over the soup mixture. Top with the remaining soup mixture and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
4. **Add the Cracker Topping:** Evenly distribute the cracker mixture over the cheese layer.
5. **Bake:** Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
– For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of garlic powder or onion powder to the chicken mixture.
– If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the other spices.
– This casserole pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 614 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 172 mg
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