Description
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a creamy, crunchy Southern comfort food classic made with tender chicken, tangy sour cream, and a golden buttery cracker topping. It’s an easy, make-ahead meal perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or weeknight leftovers that you’ll look forward to.
Ingredients
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454 g (16 oz) sour cream
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298 g (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
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2 tbsp (approx. 18 g) poppy seeds
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2 cups (approx. 300 g) chopped rotisserie chicken
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1 sleeve (approx. 100 g) buttery round crackers (e.g., Ritz)
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57 g (½ stick) butter, melted
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, combine sour cream and cream of chicken soup until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds and chopped chicken.
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Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
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Crush the crackers and mix with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add garlic or onion powder to boost flavor.
Mix in cooked veggies like broccoli or peas for a full meal.
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and soup.
Poppy seeds can be omitted or swapped with sesame seeds.
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern American