Indulge in comfort food with this Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole. Savory chicken coated in a creamy sauce and topped with a crunchy cracker and poppy seed topping.
This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting dinner made with tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce and finished with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. It is simple to prepare, family-friendly, and easy to pair with just about any side.
I love a comforting dinner that is easy to make and the whole family loves it. For other recipes similar to this one you have to check out my Sausage and Rice Skillet, Spaghetti With Lemon Cream Sauce, and Big Mac Tacos.
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Why You’ll Love This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
- The filling extra creamy because I combine cream of chicken soup and sour cream compared to a cheese based sauce.
- You only need 6 ingredients and you likely already have some in your kitchen.
- Prep is easy and you can even use a rotisserie chicken to make prep even quicker!
Recipe Ingredients
Cream of Chicken Soup – Brings a creamy element into this dish. You can use canned or my Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup.
Ritz Crackers – To create buttery crackers used as the topping of this chicken casserole.
Chicken Breasts – The protein in this dish. You can also use chicken thighs or even a rotisserie chicken as substitutions.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add in the chicken breasts and cook for 15-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 3: Place the chicken in a stand mixer and shred the chicken. You can also use 2 forks to shred the chicken.
Step 4: Next, add the sour cream, and cream of chicken soup into the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well combined.
Step 5: Add the chicken mixture to a 9×13 pan and spread it out evenly in the pan.
Step 6: Then, add the Ritz crackers to a zip top bag and use a rolling pin or your hands crush the crackers until crumbled.
Step 7: Add the Ritz crackers and melted butter into a medium bowl and mix until combined.
Step 8: Pour the Ritz cracker mixture on top of the chicken and spread evenly across the dish.
Step 9: Evenly sprinkle the poppy seeds on top of the crackers, if using.
Step 10: Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the crackers are golden brown and the chicken is bubbly.
Step 11: Finally, serve and enjoy!
FAQs
I like serving this creamy casserole with some veggies to make a wholesome meal. Some I recommend would be broccoli, peas, asparagus, or even a side salad. To add a base to this casserole I would also recommend pairing it with some white rice or even egg noodles.
Absolutely! This is a great recipe for busy nights and by using a rotisserie chicken you save additional time when prepping!
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of this creamy chicken casserole in an airtight container in your fridge for 3-4 days. For longer storage you can freeze this casserole in your freezer for up to 2 months.
To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge then reheat in the oven at 300 degrees or in your microwave until everything has warmed through.
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 8 oz sour cream
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup - 10.75 oz cans
- 2 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers - 2 rolls of crackers
- 3/4 cup butter - melted
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds - optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add in the chicken breasts and cook for 15-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the chicken in a stand mixer and shred the chicken. You can also use 2 forks to shred the chicken.
- Next, add the sour cream, and cream of chicken soup into the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well combined.
- Add the chicken mixture to a 9×13 pan and spread it out evenly in the pan.
- Then, add the Ritz crackers to a zip top bag and use a rolling pin or your hands crush the crackers until crumbled.
- Add the Ritz crackers and melted butter into a bowl and mix until combined.
- Pour the Ritz cracker mixture on top of the chicken and spread evenly across the dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the poppy seeds on top of the crackers, if using.
- Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the crackers are golden brown and the chicken is bubbly.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
