Description
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. This dish features tender chicken enveloped in a creamy sauce, topped with a buttery crunch that creates a delightful blend of textures and flavors. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this casserole is sure to impress with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic, onion powder, poppy seeds, and black pepper until blended.
- Stir in shredded chicken until well coated.
- Combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter in another bowl.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a greased baking dish and top with cracker crumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg