This easy poppy seed chicken recipe features boneless chicken baked topped with a creamy and savory sauce, sprinkled with poppy seeds for extra texture and taste.
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Ingredients for poppy seed chicken Casserole
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Poppy seeds
- Butter
- Ritz crackers (or any buttery cracker)
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional ingredients:
- Onion (diced)
- Garlic (minced)
- Worcestershire sauce
- Lemon juice
How to make Poppy Seed Chicken with Ritz Crackers
To begin, you’ll need boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been cooked and shredded. You can cook the chicken breasts using any method you prefer, such as boiling, grilling, or baking.
Once the chicken is cooked and shredded, set it aside.
Next, you’ll need to prepare the creamy base for the dish. In a mixing bowl, combine a can of cream of chicken soup and a cup of sour cream.
Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix well until the ingredients are fully blended.
Once the creamy base is ready, add the cooked and shredded chicken to the mixing bowl.
Use a spoon or spatula to mix the chicken and creamy base together until they are fully combined.
Now it’s time to add the poppy seeds to the mixture. Sprinkle two tablespoons of poppy seeds over the chicken and creamy base mixture.
Use a spoon or spatula to mix the poppy seeds into the mixture, making sure they are evenly distributed.
The final step is to prepare the buttery cracker topping. In a separate mixing bowl, combine a quarter cup of melted butter with one and a half cups of crushed Ritz crackers or any buttery cracker of your choice.
Mix the ingredients together until the crackers are fully coated with the butter.
Pour the chicken and creamy base mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Use a spoon or spatula to spread the mixture evenly across the dish.
Then, sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
Bake the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cracker topping is golden brown and the chicken mixture is heated through.
Once the dish is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Storing Chicken and Crackers Casserole
To store poppy seed chicken, you’ll want to follow a few simple steps to ensure it stays at its best. Here’s what you should do:
Allow the poppy seed chicken to cool down to room temperature before storing it. This will prevent condensation from forming inside the container and causing the chicken to become soggy.
Once the chicken has cooled down, transfer it to an airtight container. Make sure to choose a container that’s the right size for the amount of chicken you’re storing. It should be able to hold all the leftovers with some extra space for good measure.
Leftover poppy seed chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. After that, it’s best to discard it because it won’t be safe to eat.
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Give this timeless classic a try and savor the chickeny goodness and deliciously comforting flavor of poppy seed chicken.
Easy Poppy Seed Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 can 10.75 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers or any buttery cracker, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and poppy seeds. Mix well.
- Add the crushed Ritz crackers to the butter mixture and stir until well coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cracker topping is golden brown and the chicken mixture is heated through.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
