Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Description
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole uses cooked, shredded chicken blended into a creamy mixture thickened with a roux of butter, garlic, and flour, combined with milk, chicken broth, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and cream cheese. The addition of poppy seeds provides a slight crunch and mild nuttiness throughout the creamy base. The casserole is assembled in a greased dish, topped with Parmesan cheese, and finished with crushed buttery round crackers drizzled with melted butter to create a golden, crisp topping.
The final bake is short, around 15 minutes, just enough to meld flavors and warm through. The texture contrasts the creamy interior with the crunchy topping. This casserole can serve as a comforting main course, suited to home dinners where cooked chicken is readily available or left over.
Using prepared or leftover shredded chicken simplifies assembling the dish, making it practical for weeknight meals or feeding a family. The poppy seeds are a distinctive ingredient that sets it apart from usual chicken casseroles by adding texture and mild flavor complexity.
Since the recipe suggests Greek yogurt or sour cream, either can be used based on preference without changing the dish’s essence. The cracker topping adds both texture and buttery flavor, sealing the casserole for a balanced mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cooked and shredded, (about 3-4 cups of shredded chicken, boneless skinless
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces yogurt OR sour cream, plain, Greek
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 leeve round crackers like Ritz), crushed - about ⅔ cup, buttery
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- parsley optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375. Grease a casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Add flour and stir until mixture clumps together.
- Gradually whisk milk into sauce pan. Add chicken broth, greek yogurt (or sour cream), cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5-10 minutes until cream cheese is melted (stir to combine).
- Add shredded chicken and poppy seeds to sauce mixture and stir. Transfer to casserole dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Top with cracker crumbs. Drizzle melted butter over crumbs. Bake for 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
- Rotisserie or leftover shredded chicken can be used to simplify preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1030mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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