Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Description
This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole features bite-sized pieces of chicken bathed in a creamy mixture of condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and poppy seeds which add a subtle nutty note. The mixture is combined thoroughly and poured into a casserole dish.
A topping of crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter and poppy seeds, combined with shaved Parmesan cheese, is spread evenly over the chicken mixture. This creates a golden, crisp crust when baked for 40 minutes at 350 degrees, contrasting with the smooth, rich filling beneath.
The casserole is versatile in protein choice, accommodating fresh chicken breast, canned chicken, or leftovers such as roast chicken, making leftovers into a new dish. Variations in soup base such as cream of mushroom or cream of celery offer flavor alternatives.
Casserole leftovers store well and can be reheated for convenient meals. Substitutes for the Ritz cracker topping include bread crumbs or corn flakes if needed.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast cut into 1 to 2 inch cubes
- 2 leeves Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup or condensed cream of chicken soup substitute, condensed
- 12 ounces sour cream
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Crush the 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers (about 2 ½ cups).
- Stir melted butter, 1 ½ cups crushed Ritz crackers and poppy seeds together in a bowl.
- Fold in chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until well blended.
- Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix remaining 1 cup of Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread Ritz cracker topping evenly over casserole.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
Notes
- If cream of chicken soup is unavailable, cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup can be used as a substitute.
- Leftover cooked chicken or canned chicken can be used to save preparation time.
- Butter Ritz crackers offer a distinct topping crunch, but crushed bread crumbs or corn flakes may also be used as alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 716mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 753IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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