Description
A creamy and comforting Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole featuring tender shredded chicken in a savory sauce made with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, and poppy seeds, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature before baking the casserole.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and poppy seeds. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Chicken: Stir the shredded cooked chicken into the sauce mixture, ensuring all the chicken is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and evenly spread the chicken mixture inside, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle this buttery cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then serve hot and enjoy this creamy, crispy, and satisfying dish.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers instead of Ritz crackers.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking from cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
