Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

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This poppy seed chicken casserole recipe is very simple to make with shredded chicken and an easy creamy sauce.

Submitted by Callie Wilson Wolfe
Updated on June 28, 2024
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A plate of poppy seed chicken casserole served over white rice
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (9-inch) casserole
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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crushed

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or more if desired

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make poppy seed chicken casserole

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  2. Place chicken breasts into a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain; shred chicken with two forks.

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  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds together in a large bowl until combined; set aside.

    A small bowl of crushed crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds

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  4. Stir condensed soup and sour cream together in a medium bowl; pour 1/2 of the mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.

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  5. Add shredded chicken in an even layer.

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  6. Top with remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

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  7. Top with cracker mixture.

    An unbaked poppy seed chicken casserole, topped with crumbled crackers and poppy seeds

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

    A plate of poppy seed chicken casserole served over white rice

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

614 Calories
45g Fat
15g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 614
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g 58%
Saturated Fat 23g 116%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 890mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 353mg 27%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 330mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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