Creamy and Comforting Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
As a born-and-raised Southern girl, I know a thing or two about comfort food, and this chicken poppy seed casserole is one of my favorites. Thanks to a rotisserie chicken and some pantry ingredients I almost always have on-hand, it's a no-brainer for busy weeknights. The whole thing comes together in less than 45 minutes and everyone's plates are always scraped clean. Trust me on this one: this easy dinner is one you'll want to add to your rotation.
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Servings: 4
Equipment
- 11- x 7-inch baking dish
- measuring spoons
- dry measuring cups
- whisk
- large bowl
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups crushed ritz crackers
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Hot cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Remove the skin from the chicken. Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. (Equals about 3½ cups.)
- Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and onion powder in a large bowl. Fold in the chicken until well combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Stir together the crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds in a medium bowl until combined.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken. Bake for 30 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crackers are golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and serve over cooked rice, if desired.