Description
A comforting and creamy chicken casserole with a crunchy poppy seed and cracker topping. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a family dinner and is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add cooked chicken and mix well. Spread into the prepared dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix crushed crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly, with a golden-brown topping.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
- For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt and reduced-fat soup.
- Add steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
