Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole made with shredded chicken, cheese, cream of chicken & poppy seeds, then topped with buttery crackers. This Ritz cracker chicken casserole is incredibly quick and easy to put together, and is packed with incredible flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Chicken Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 649kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

3 cups chicken cooked & shredded
10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 TBSP poppy seeds
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 ½ cups Ritz crackers crushed
½ cup butter melted

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°c. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick spray and set it aside.
The chicken needs to be fully cooked and shredded before assembling the casserole. You can simplify this recipe by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken or try out this easy recipe for shredded chicken.
Assemble: In a large bowl add the shredded chicken, chicken soup, sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, poppy seeds, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Set aside.
Put the Ritz crackers in a ziplocked bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into small crumbs. Melt the butter in a small bowl (in the microwave) and then combine the melted butter and cracker crumbs. Stir until well combined, then sprinkle them over the chicken mixture.
Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken mixture is bubbling and the crackers are golden. If the crackers begin to brown too much before the casserole is done, cover the pan loosely with a sheet of foil.
Serve over hot cooked rice, pasta or mashed potatoes, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Store this chicken casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until piping hot using the oven or microwave.

This chicken casserole is suitable for freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating according to the above directions.

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