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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
  • 1-2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz each)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1-2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1  sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Preheat & Prep
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
    Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish
    Tip:
    If using fresh chicken, cook and shred it first.
    Internal temp should reach 165°F.
  2. Step 2 – Make the Creamy Filling
    In a large bowl, combine:
    Chicken
    Cream of chicken soup
    Sour cream
    Poppy seeds
    Seasoning
    Stir until evenly mixed.
    You want it thick and creamy, not watery.
  3. Step 3 – Assemble the Casserole
    Spread the mixture evenly into your baking dish
    In another bowl:
    Mix crushed crackers + melted butter
    Sprinkle over the top
    Don’t press it down.
    Loose topping = better crunch.
  4. Step 4 – Bake Until Golden
    Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes
    Look for:
    Golden brown topping
    Bubbling edges
  5. Step 5 – Let It Rest
    Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving
    This helps everything set.
    If you skip this, it may look too loose.