![]() If making ahead of time, store the topping separately and add just before baking.Dairy can burn easily, so keep the burner on medium and whisk until the sauce is smooth and velvety.Start with room temperature cream cheese so it is easier to blend in the cream sauce. Ingredients 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 16 ounces sour cream 3 teaspoons poppy seeds Crushed buttery crackers.When adding the liquid, add a little at a time stirring until smooth after each addition.This recipe starts with a roux (which simply means equal amounts of butter and flour).Bake until topping is browned & casserole is bubbly.Combine remaining ingredients and sprinkle with topping.Whisk in broth & cream until thick and creamy.Poppy seed chicken comes together easily for a delicious entree that’s sure to be a hit! Why not add some frozen peas or sliced mushrooms for a heartier casserole? Even a can green chiles can put an entirely new spin on poppy seed chicken! Give a try! This casserole is topped with crushed corn flakes or use butter crackers if that’s what you have on hand. Super creamy! A combo of cream cheese, sour cream, and light cream are blended together with chicken & savory spices. The crispy, crunchy topping gives it the final touch! This dish can be made up to 48 hours before baking (store the topping separately) and baked at meal time. Serve this dish over rice or potatoes!Ĭhicken casseroles are pretty common, but what sets this recipe apart, and why we love it, is the rich and creamy sauce! It’s made from scratch and has so much flavor! Shredded chicken is mixed in an easy homemade cream sauce with poppy seeds. Serve over rice.Poppy Seed Chicken is one of the best creamy homemade casseroles (with no canned “cream of” soups). Bake until topping is browned & casserole is bubbly. Combine remaining ingredients and sprinkle with topping. Cook for 2 minutes, increase heat to high and add mushrooms. In a large fry pan, heat two tablespoons of butter and one tablespoon of the oil over medium heat and add shallots. Whisk in broth & cream until thick and creamy. Have a 9×9-inch casserole pan or dish standing by. Spread cracker crumbs on top of the chicken.īake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Poppy seed chicken comes together easily for a delicious entree that’s sure to be a hit Soften onion in butter. Stir poppy seeds into the crackers crumbs and mix well. Pour into a 9 by 13 pan.Ĭrush Ritz crackers and pour into a bowl. Mix chicken together with sour cream and cream of chicken soup. (This is a great time to use pre-cooked chicken from your slow cooker that is already diced in your freezer) I just shared the recipe with another friend this past week after sharing a pan of poppy seed chicken with her family.Ĥ-6 cups chicken, cooked and diced (around 4 chicken breasts)īoil and cook your chicken. This is one of my go to meals to take a new mom and it’s always enjoyed. Lily, our 1 year old, clears her plate of chicken and rice every time this is served. ![]() Poppy seed chicken has long been a favorite in our family. You can put this recipe together very quickly, especially if you always have diced chicken in your freezer like I do! One of the reasons I like this recipe so much is that it tastes much fancier than it really is. Remove from heat and pour over chicken layer in the 9x13 pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes until sauce thickens. Stir until all ingredients are smooth and bring to a simmer. Poppy seed chicken is a great dish to serve to company or to eat on a weeknight with your own family. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and sour cream. ![]()
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