Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
826 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Description
This casserole features cooked chicken breast cubes covered in a creamy sauce made by blending sour cream with condensed cream of chicken soup enhanced by Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, celery salt, and black pepper. The combination delivers a tangy, savory, and slightly citrusy flavor profile that infuses the chicken pieces.
A crunchy topping is formed by mixing crushed Ritz crackers with poppy seeds and melted butter, sprinkled evenly atop the casserole before baking. The dish is baked at 350°F until the sauce is bubbling and the cracker topping turns golden brown, giving a crisp contrast to the tender, creamy interior.
It can be served directly from the casserole dish or spooned over cooked rice, offering a comforting dinner option that balances creamy and crunchy elements with well-seasoned chicken.
Using leftover or rotisserie chicken speeds preparation, but fresh chicken breasts boiled or baked until cooked through also work well.
Ingredients
- 5 cups chicken breast cooked and cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz each, condensed
- 2 cups Ritz crackers about 1 1/2 rolls of crackers, crushed
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Boil raw chicken breasts for 20 minutes. Let chicken cool slightly and cut into one inch cubes. You can also use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. Place cubed chicken in prepared casserole dish.
- In a bowl stir together the condensed soup and sour cream. Add the Worcestershire, celery salt, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper to the soup and sour cream mixture. Pour over the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the crushed crackers, poppy seeds and melted butter. Sprinkle over the chicken and sauce.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until the top of the casserole is browned and the sauce is bubbly. Serve plain or over rice.
Notes
- Leftover or rotisserie chicken can be used to save preparation time.
- For fresh chicken, boil breasts for about 20 minutes or bake at 400°F until juices run clear before cubing.
- The casserole can be frozen up to three months when tightly covered with foil; thaw in refrigerator before baking.
- Reheat smaller portions in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between to heat evenly.
- For larger leftovers, reheat covered with foil in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 826 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 826kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 66g | 132% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 283mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 1030mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1241mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1195IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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