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Skillet Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Casserole:
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 5-6 button mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large clove of garlic, minced
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 3 cups leftover roasted chicken, chopped
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Ritz Topping:
  • 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion then cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are golden brown and the onion is softened. 
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Remove the mushroom mixture from the skillet onto a plate; set aside.
  4. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the same cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. 
  5. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. 
  6. Slowly add the chicken broth and milk while constantly whisking. 
  7. Add the sour cream and cream cheese then simmer, stirring often, for 7-10 minutes, or until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened. 
  8. Add the chicken, mushroom mixture, and poppy seeds to the sauce and stir until combined. Taste and season with a bit of sea salt and lots of cracked pepper, to taste. 
  9. Make the topping by combining the crushed sleeve of Ritz crackers and the melted butter in a bowl; mix until well combined.
  10. Sprinkle the top of the casserole evenly with the parmesan cheese followed by the crushed Ritz topping. 
  11. Place into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. 
  12. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Top with fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy.