Poppy Seed Chicken Recipe for a Creamy Comfort Meal
A creamy and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken breasts, sour cream, and a crunchy cracker topping with optional poppy seeds and rice for a hearty family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups chicken breasts
- cooked and cubed (or shredded)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 (10.75 ounce cans) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 1/2 rolls of crackers)
- 1/2 cup butter
- melted
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
- optional 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, sour cream, and condensed cream of chicken soup. Stir in cooked rice if using.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds if using.
- Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and casserole is heated through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper or chopped onions
- Rice is optional but adds heartiness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg