Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

3.48 from 72 votes

Poppy seed chicken is a comforting, delicious casserole that is perfect for a cozy night in or for serving to a crowd. This classic dish is made with just a few simple ingredients tossed together and all baked together in a casserole dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole dish, Chicken Casserole, Poppy Seed Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 341kcal

Equipment

9X13 Baking Dish
Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

5 cups Chicken cooked, shredded
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Parmesan shredded
1 tbsp Poppy Seeds heaping
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Pepper to taste
2 sleeves Ritz Crackers
1 stick Butter

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, poppy seeds, parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Transfer the poppy seed casserole mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish and smooth out the top.
Crush two sleeves of Ritz crackers over the casserole in an even layer, then pour the melted butter evenly over top of the cracker topping.
Bake the casserole for 30-35 minutes, or until it is hot and bubbly.
Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve as is, or on top of a bed of rice!

Notes

Storage and Reheating Notes

This dish is best when enjoyed fresh but can be reheated for delicious leftovers!

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: To reheat, place the leftovers in a small microwave dish and warm in 30-40 second increments until fully heated through. (pro-tip: if you have an air fryer, you can put the leftover poppyseed casserole in an oven safe baking dish that fits in your basket and cook for 5-7 minutes at 350 degrees F until warmed through. This is a great way to make cracker topping crispy again!)

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