Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

A Southern potluck staple, poppy seed chicken casserole tucks tender chicken into a creamy sour-cream sauce beneath a golden lid of buttery crushed crackers. The tiny seeds lend a gentle crunch and nutty note that make this weeknight bake instantly familiar.

Serves 6 · 15 min prep · 30 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 1g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, cubedMeat
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soupPantry
• 1 cup sour creamDairy
• 1 tbsp poppy seedsSpices
• 1 1/2 cups Ritz-style crackers, crushedPantry
• 1/2 cup butter, meltedDairy
• to taste salt and pepperSpices

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 350°F. Mix chicken, soup, sour cream, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Spread in a greased baking dish.
3. 3Combine cracker crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle evenly over chicken.
4. 4Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbling and topping is golden.