Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Poppy seed chicken casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish with tender chunks of chicken in a decadent sauce with a buttery, crisp Ritz cracker topping! This comfort-food classic is ready in just 45 minutes.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- mixing bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
- 5 cups cooked, diced chicken breast Note 1
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise Note 2
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers Note 3
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic. Set aside.
- Add the diced, cooked chicken to the prepared baking dish and spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle the ritz crackers over the chicken/mayonnaise mixture.
- Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the ritz crackers.
- Bake for 35 minutes until hot and bubbling, enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: I used diced, cooked chicken breasts, but a combination of dark & white meat chicken works fine. Shredded chicken can also be used.
Note 2: You can swap the mayonnaise with cream of chicken soup if desired.
Note 3: Any brand of buttery crackers can be used,
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover chicken poppy seed casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat small portions in the microwave until hot throughout, or if you have a large portion left, pop it into the oven instead. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until hot throughout - about 20 minutes.
- Store leftover chicken poppy seed casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat small portions in the microwave until hot throughout, or if you have a large portion left, pop it into the oven instead. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until hot throughout - about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 901kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 32gFat: 78gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 1042mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 945IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 2mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.