Poppy Seed Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Poppy Seed Chicken
Description
This dish mixes cooked, shredded chicken with condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and poppy seeds—the latter lending slight crunch and a mild nutty flavor. The mixture is poured into a casserole dish and covered with a topping of crushed crackers mixed with melted butter, which crisps as it bakes. Baking at 350°F for about 35 minutes blends flavors and heats the dish through, developing a golden crust.
The creamy base contrasts the crumbly, buttery topping, providing texture variation. Poppy seeds distinguish the flavor gently. The simplicity and familiar ingredients make it a filling option typically served as a main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken cooked shredded
- 1 cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken, can
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 cup crackers crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, soup, sour cream, and poppy seeds.
- Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish.
- In another bowl combine the cracker crumbs and butter. Stir until the crackers are well coated.
- Place the buttered cracker crumbs on top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake for about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.