Description
This Easy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boiled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (or substitute with homemade cream of chicken soup)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, and poppy seeds. Mix well to combine.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into a greased 13×9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- You can use any type of cooked chicken for this recipe, such as rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken.
- If you don’t have Ritz crackers, you can substitute with other buttery crackers or bread crumbs.
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
