Poppy Seed Chicken
Poppy Seed Chicken is a creamy and comforting casserole dish made with tender chicken, a rich sauce of sour cream and condensed soup, and a crispy cracker topping, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups cooked and cubed (or shredded) chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (10.75 ounce each)
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a spacious 9X13 casserole dish, place your cooked and cubed or shredded chicken breasts.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream, then pour it over the chicken in the casserole dish.
- In another bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crackers are fully coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the chicken and sauce evenly.
- If using, sprinkle poppy seeds over the top of the cracker layer.
Baking
- Place the casserole dish in your preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Serve over fluffy cooked rice or with a side salad. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers, refrigerated for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.