Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole—a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and a crunchy poppy seed topping. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is simple yet bursting with flavor. The enticing aroma will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup crushed butter crackers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and boil in water until cooked through (15-20 minutes). Shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, minced garlic, and half of the poppy seeds until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken until well combined.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish, top with cracker crumbs, remaining poppy seeds, and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg