Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

White plate with Poppy Seed Chicken on it

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4.87 from 89 votes

This creamy chicken casserole topped with buttery crackers is a family favorite and easy dinner recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 826kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Equipment

Ingredients

5 cups chicken breasts cooked and cubed
1 cup sour cream
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz each
2 cups crushed Ritz crackers about 1 1/2 rolls of crackers
½ cup melted butter
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
Boil raw chicken breasts for 20 minutes. Let chicken cool slightly and cut into one inch cubes. Place cubed chicken in prepared casserole dish.
In a bowl stir together 2 cans of condensed soup and sour cream. Add the Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper to the soup and sour cream mixture. Pour sauce over the chicken.
In a separate bowl, stir together the crushed crackers, poppy seeds and melted butter. Sprinkle over the chicken and sauce.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until the top of the casserole is browned and the sauce is bubbly. Serve plain or over rice or egg noodles.

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Notes

Fridge: Store leftover poppy seed chicken in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Freezer: Simply cover tightly with foil and place in the freezer for up to three months. When you are ready to use it, remove from freezer and place in fridge to thaw the day before using. Bake according to directions. It may take 10-15 minutes extra time because it is starting from cold.

The easiest way to reheat a smaller portion is to put it on a microwave safe plate and reheat it in the microwave. Start with one minute then stir to distribute the heat. Continue to microwave in 30 second increments until heated through.

If you have a large amount to reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and warm in an oven safe pan for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cover it with foil to keep the moisture in.

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