Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

This poppy seed chicken dish has layers of creamy sauce, shredded chicken, and Cheddar cheese, topped with buttery crackers and poppy seeds.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 614 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or more if desired
• 0.5 cup butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts into a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain; shred chicken with two forks.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds together in a large bowl until combined; set aside.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients.

Step 5

Stir condensed soup and sour cream together in a medium bowl; pour 1/2 of the mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.

Step 6

Add shredded chicken in an even layer.

Step 7

Top with remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Top with cracker mixture.