5.0 from 141 votes
Poppy Seed Chicken
Poppy Seed Chicken is a hearty, tasty casserole the whole family will love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 597 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
Cream Sauce
- 1 onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup light cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
Topping
- ½ cup crushed cornflakes or buttery round crackers
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a saucepan, cook onion, garlic, and poultry seasoning in butter over medium heat until tender. Add flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in broth and cream a little bit at a time until smooth. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream and cook until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and combine chicken, poppy seeds, cream sauce, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Spread into an 8x8 serving dish. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over top.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve over rice or pasta.
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Notes
- This recipe starts with a roux (which simply means equal amounts of butter and flour). When adding the liquid, add a little at a time stirring until smooth after each addition. It will be very thick at first.
- Start with room temperature cream cheese so it is easier to blend in the cream sauce.
- Dairy can burn easily, so keep the burner on medium and whisk until the sauce is smooth and velvety.
- If making ahead of time, store the topping separately and add just before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
597
(30%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
725mg
(30%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1838IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 597
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 597 | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1838IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.