Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipe

Large serving spoon resting in a glass baking dish filled with poppy seed chicken casserole.

5 from 11 votes

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipe

This Poppy Seed Chicken Recipe is a classic chicken casserole that's super easy to make! Filled with creamy chicken topped with buttery Ritz crackers, it's the perfect easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Servings: servings

Calories: 393kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup - approximately 2½ cups
▢ ½ cup sour cream - full-fat, plus more to taste
▢ 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
▢ 4½ cups cooked chicken - shredded or chopped into 1-inch cubes
▢ 1 cup Ritz crackers - crushed
▢ 2 tablespoon butter - melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and poppy seeds to a large mixing bowl. Mix well until smooth and combined. Transfer the chicken to an 8x11-inch casserole dish and pour the cream of chicken soup over the chicken. Stir until all the chicken is covered in the soup mixture.
Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers evenly on top of the chicken, then drizzle the melted butter over the crackers.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the crackers are a toasted golden brown. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
Serve over cooked rice or mashed potatoes with a side of roasted veggies, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Note: This recipe is very saucy - which I love, especially when I serve it with rice. Allowing it to cool off a little (but still keeping it warm) helps it thicken slightly.

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