Poppy Seed Chicken

Pin13KTweetShare6Yum1213K Shares Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print RecipeA delicious, classic casserole recipe that has it all! This Poppy Seed Chicken recipe is a simple, hearty dish that will have you reaching for more. Creamy chicken that is topped with an amazing buttery Ritz cracker mixture! This will be your new favorite dinner recipe that the entire family will love. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner recipe!PIN IT HERE!MY LATEST VIDEOS MY LATEST VIDEOS Get The Recipe! Poppy Seed ChickenI’ve come to the conclusion you guys all like recipes with interesting titles. Maybe I should rename this recipe just to get your attention…Do you want to know how I came to this conclusion? It’s because the famous “Crack Dip” that I just posted a few weeks ago has the most page views of any recipe on this blog.So yes it is a pretty amazing recipe but I’ve made other pretty amazing recipes like my Meatball Sub Casserole and my Lasagna Casserole that haven’t got nearly that much attention. It’s all in a name right? So I’m going to rename this recipe “Heroin Chicken”…just kidding! I don’t think that would go over quite as well somehow. It was pretty easy to whip up after work and it made plenty so we had leftovers. I love leftovers. In fact I’m eating this for lunch right now.Poppy Seed Chicken CasseroleI’m a Minnesotan and I always love a good hot dish so this caught my eye right away.What is a hot dish?A hotdish is a family favorite! It usually has a star, meat and vegetables. The vegetables can be frozen or canned and sometimes it’s all mixed with canned soup. It’s called a Minnesota hot dish because it originated here in the midwest. And a good hot dish is always a family favorite!Is it called a hotdish or hot dish? Good question and either will work!What do I need to make Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipechicken breastssour creamcream of chicken soupRitz crackersbutterpoppy seedsWorcestershire saucecelery saltgarliclemon juicepepperPoppy Seed Chicken RecipeMaybe it’s the cream chicken mixture that I love so much.But, it could be that buttery Ritz cracker topping, too. I mean how can anyone say no to Ritz crackers? They are like my gateway drug. Once you pop you can’t stop…wait that’s another product isn’t it??On the bottom of this delicious casserole we have a layer of creamy chicken and then it’s topped with a buttery cracker topping with Ritz and baked until golden brown.It’s.So.Good.The kiddos LOVE it and so do we!Toss a salad together or steam some green beans and you have a quick and delicious meal.How to make Poppy Seed Chicken RecipePreheat the oven.Cook the chicken breast and allow to cool and cut into cubes. Add to a greased casserole dish.Stir  in the soup and sour cream. Add the spices to the soup and sour cream mixture. Pour over the chicken.In a separate bowl, stir together the crackers, poppy seeds and melted butter. Sprinkle over the chicken and sauce.Bake until the top of the casserole is browned and the sauce is bubbly. Serve plain or over rice.So go make this dish and give it some love even though it doesn’t have quite as great of a name as the “Crack Dip” did! More great Hot Dish recipes to enjoy!Baked Spaghetti CasseroleMexican Chicken CasseroleEasy Chicken Pot Pie CasseroleCheesy Broccoli Cauliflower CasseroleWATCH THE STEP BY STEP VIDEO FOR THIS POPPY SEED CHICKEN RECIPE BELOW:If you enjoy watching these videos make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Channel to be notified each time a post a new video!Love it? Rate it, please!! A five-star rating will make my day!Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats that way I’m sure to see your pictures!!Poppy Seed Chicken RecipeThis Poppy Seed Chicken recipe is a quick and easy casserole recipe perfect for dinner! Your family will love it! Print Pin RateCourse: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Poppy Seed ChickenPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutesServings: 4Calories: 826kcalAuthor: Julie EvinkIngredients5 c. chicken breasts cooked and cubed1 c. sour cream2 10.5 oz cans condensed cream of chicken soup2 cups crushed Ritz crackers about 1 1/2 rolls of crackers1/2 c. melted butter1 Tbsp poppy seeds1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/4 tsp celery salt1 tsp minced garlic1 Tbsp lemon juice1/4 tsp pepperInstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Boil raw chicken breasts for 20 minutes. Let chicken cool slightly and cut into one inch cubes. Place cubed chicken in a greased 9×13 casserole dish.Stir together the condensed soup and sour cream. Add the Worcestershire, celery salt, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper to the soup and sour cream mixture. Pour over the chicken.In a separate bowl, stir together the crushed crackers, poppy seeds and melted butter. Sprinkle over the chicken and sauce.Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the casserole is browned and the sauce is bubbly. Serve plain or over rice.NutritionServing: 1g | Calories: 826kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 1241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 23.9% | Vitamin C: 7% | Calcium: 16.5% | Iron: 15.7% Tried this recipe?Follow me @julieseatsandtreats and mention #julieseatsandtreats! LEAVE A COMMENT Pin13KTweetShare6Yum1213K SharesMORE ON JULIESEATSANDTREATS