Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Easy Recipe
Creamy, cozy poppy seed chicken topped with buttery cracker crumbs for the perfect weeknight bake. Simple prep, big comfort.
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Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 1.75 lb cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 0.95 cup sour cream
- 1.25 tbsp poppy seeds
- 0.75 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth use to loosen the mixture if thick
Crunchy Topping
- 1.25 cup buttery cracker crumbs crush about 1 sleeve of round crackers
- 4.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 tsp poppy seeds for the topping
To Serve (Optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- 3 cup cooked white or brown rice optional, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk soup, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Fold in poppy seeds and chicken until coated. Stir in broth if the mixture seems too thick.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- Combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, and remaining poppy seeds. Toss until evenly moistened.
- Scatter the crumb topping over the chicken and bake 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm, with rice if desired.
Notes
Variation: Stir in 1/2 cup frozen peas or steamed broccoli florets before baking for extra color and veggies. Serve over buttered egg noodles instead of rice for a heartier twist. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days; reheat covered at 325°F until hot.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Easy Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.