Description
A comforting and creamy Poppy Seed Chicken casserole with a buttery, crispy topping. Perfect for a quick and satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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Filling
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- 10 oz. cream of chicken condensed soup
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
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- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Serving
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded chicken. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake the Filling: Place the casserole dish into the oven and bake for 20 minutes to heat through.
- Prepare the Topping: While the casserole is baking, prepare the topping. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and poppy seeds. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is evenly coated.
- Add the Topping: Remove the casserole dish from the oven. Evenly spread the prepared cracker mixture over the top of the chicken filling.
- Finish Baking: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the casserole hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
- Nutrition information is only an estimate and does not include salt/pepper or white rice.
- Chicken: Consider using a rotisserie chicken for convenience, or prep shredded chicken in advance to simplify the process.
- Filling Adjustments: The soup and sour cream measurements are flexible. Adjust the amounts to your preference, keeping them equal for a creamy texture.
- Optional Vegetables: Add canned corn, peas, or partially steamed frozen mixed vegetables to the filling for added flavor and nutrients. Increase sour cream and soup for a creamier result.
- Cracker Crushing Tip: Crush the crackers directly in their sleeves over the mixing bowl or use a plastic bag and a rolling pin for less mess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
