Poppy Seed Chicken

This poppy seed chicken is a classic, super creamy chicken casserole your family will love. Tender chunks of chicken in a creamy flavorful sauce, topped with buttery Ritz crackers. You’re going to want to put this one into your regular dinner rotation!

Easy Poppy Seed Chicken Recipe

This is such a snap to make that it’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It’s also popular at church suppers and potlucks. You won’t be taking home any leftovers with this baby!

Are you looking for more delicious chicken casserole recipes for your dinner rotation? Here are a few more of my favorites: chicken stuffing casserole, chicken cordon bleu casserole, chicken and rice casserole, and chicken noodle casserole. I promise your family will love each and every one of them! ♥

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How to Make Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

1. Stir together the condensed soup and sour cream .
2. Add the Worcestershire, garlic powder, lemon juice, and pepper to the soup and sour cream mixture.
3. Add cubed chicken and stir to combine.
4. Spread in an even layer into a 9×13 casserole dish.
5. In a separate bowl, stir together the crushed crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds.
6. Sprinkle over the chicken and sauce. Bake.
7. Bake casserole for 30 minutes or until the top of the casserole is browned and heated through. Serve plain or over rice.

Poppy Seed Chicken Ingredient Notes

• Chicken Breast: My family likes this best when I make this with cooked chicken breasts. If you prefer dark meat, just use chicken thighs. A rotisserie chicken is also a delicious and convenient way to go.
• Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt: Originally this recipe was made with sour cream. Greek yogurt is a great alternative if you want to lighten things up!
• Cream of Chicken Soup: I like to use Campbell’s “healthy request” version because it’s lower in salt.

Topping:

• Ritz Crackers: You can switch out the Ritz and use bread crumbs, cornflakes, or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese instead.
• Poppy Seeds: Make sure you store poppy seeds properly. Evidentially, when stored properly, they can last for up to 3-4 years!

Tips + Tricks

Storing + Freezing Tips + Make-Ahead

• How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge?  This will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days if it is stored properly. It should be kept in an airtight container with a secure lid. The FDA recommends observing a 2-hour serving window for food safety. They also indicate that refrigerated items, including prepped foods and leftovers, should be stored at or below 40-degrees Fahrenheit to inhibit bacterial growth.
• Can You Freeze This? Yes. I make it through step #2 in the directions below and freeze it without the ritz cracker topping. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then bake. You may need to extend the baking time.
• Make-Ahead Tips: This will stay good in the fridge for a couple of days. If you are prepping ahead you can just prepare as directed and put it directly in the fridge, tightly covered with plastic wrap, instead of the oven. When you’re ready to bake it, just toss it in the oven.
• Reheat: Reheat leftovers in a small dish, covered with a damp paper towel, in the microwave.

What To Serve With Poppy Seed Chicken

I like to serve this with rice, mashed potatoes or cooked butter pasta, a simple green salad, or try it with delicious cooked vegetables, like my roasted green beans, or Southern style green beans.

Variations, Substitutes, + Additions

Make poppy seed chicken with broccoli: Stir in 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen broccoli that has been well-drained at step #2 in the instructions below.

Make poppy seed chicken with noodles: Sub out the cooked rice and serve the hot casserole over hot buttered egg noodles.

More Chicken Casserole Recipes

• Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
• Dorito Chicken Casserole
• Chicken Tortilla Casserole
• Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
• Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

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Poppy Seed Chicken

This poppy seed chicken is a classic, super creamy chicken casserole your family will love. You're gonna want to put this into your dinner rotation!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 -6 serves

Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

• ▢ 5 cups chicken breast halves cooked and cubed
• ▢ 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• ▢ 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cracker Topping:

• ▢ 2 cups about 1 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
• ▢ 1/2 cup butter melted
• ▢ 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Serve Over Options:

• ▢ cooked rice
• ▢ cooked buttered noodles

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Stir together the condensed soup (2 cans) and sour cream (1 cup). Add the Worcestershire (1 teaspoon), garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon), lemon juice (1 tablespoon), and pepper (1/4 teaspoon) to the soup and sour cream mixture. Add cubed chicken (5 cups) and stir to combine. Spread in an even layer into a 9x13 casserole dish.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the crushed crackers (2 cups), melted butter (1/2 cup), and poppy seeds (1 tablespoon). Sprinkle over the chicken and sauce.
• In the preheated oven bake casserole for 30 minutes or until the top of the casserole is browned and heated through. Serve plain (that's how I serve most of the time) or over rice or noodles.

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Notes

1. Chicken Breast: My family likes this best when I make this with chicken breasts. If you prefer dark meat, just use chicken thighs. A rotisserie chicken is also a delicious and convenient way to go.
2. Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt: Originally this recipe was made with sour cream. Greek yogurt is a great alternative if you want to lighten things up!
3. Cream of Chicken Soup: I like to use Campbell's "healthy request" version because it's lower in salt.
4. Ritz Crackers: You can switch out the Ritz and use bread crumbs, cornflakes, or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese instead.
5. Poppy Seeds: Make sure you store poppy seeds properly. Evidentially, when stored properly, they can last for up to 3-4 years!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 949kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 256mg | Sodium: 2170mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg

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