Classic Poppy Seed Chicken
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Classic Poppy Seed Chicken
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Classic Poppy Seed Chicken has the most amazing cream-based sauce and a buttery, Ritz cracker topping that we just can't get enough of. This casserole is simple to make and quick to prepare before letting your oven do the rest of the work.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken , or shredded lightly (about 2 lbs)
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/8 cup lemon juice , freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Topping
- 2 cups Ritz crackers , crushed
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 4 tablespoons salted butter , melted
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Spread the cooked, cubed chicken out in the bottom of the prepared pan.
Sauce
- Melt butter in n a small sauce pan over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and continuously stir until well combined and the mixture turns a deep golden color, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and sour cream. Stir until all ingredients are smooth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well. Remove from heat and pour over chicken layer in the 9x13 pan.
Topping
- Add crushed Ritz cracker crumbs to a small mixing bowl. Add in melted butter and toss to combine. Stir in 2 teaspoons poppy seeds. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole in an even layer.
- Bake the casserole at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
1150mg
(48%)
Potassium
429mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
993IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1150mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 993IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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