This poppy seed chicken casserole recipe is all kinds of delicious. It's a super rich and creamy chicken casserole that's topped with buttery Ritz crackers and poppy seeds, and when you get one bite of it, you'll be hooked. In addition to being delicious, it's also super easy to make!
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The Best Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
I haven't been able to stop making casseroles lately, and I think I've created some pretty good ones. But, out of all the casseroles I've made recently, this poppy seed chicken casserole has to be my favorite. Well, at least one of my favorites.
It takes a basic chicken casserole and elevates the flavor to another level. Seriously, the flavor is so good that your family will think you got this catered! From the rich and creamy chicken and rice filling to the simple Ritz cracker topping, every bite of this chicken casserole is the best one.
Now, the crazy part about this poppy seed chicken recipe is that you only need 7 ingredients to make it!
How great does that sound?
Oh, and as I mentioned, I haven't been able to stop making casseroles lately. So, if you love casserole recipes as much as I do, I highly recommend giving this chicken divan casserole recipe and this Philly cheesesteak casserole a shot sometime soon.
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
Easy to make. the process of making this casserole is simple. Just mix the ingredients, assemble the casserole, and bake. That's it!
A winning combination. The creamy chicken casserole filling with fluffy rice, topped with the buttery cracker topping, is a combo of tastes and textures like no other.
Everyone loves it. Whether you serve this for a family dinner or a get-together with friends, everyone will love this recipe!
Ingredients
As I mentioned above, the ingredient list for this chicken poppy seed casserole is pretty straightforward. In fact, you probably already have everything you need to make it in your kitchen already!
Anyway, here's what you will need to make this easy poppy seed chicken casserole:
- 1 cup Rice, cooked
- 2 ½ cups Chicken Breast, cooked and shredded
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Can
- 1 ½ cups Ritz Crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup Butter, melted
- 1 tbsp. Poppy Seeds
Simple stuff, right?!
How To Make Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and grease an 8-inch round baking dish or something similar in size with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Make the filling mixture: Add the chicken breast, sour cream, and chicken soup to a large bowl. Mix everything until it fully combines.
3. Make the cracker topping: In a separate bowl, mix the Ritz crackers and melted butter until the crackers are fully coated in the butter.
4. Bake and serve: Transfer the rice to the prepared casserole dish and top it with the chicken filling. Add the buttery Ritz crackers on top and finish it off with a sprinkle of poppy seeds. Put the casserole in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the crackers are golden brown and the filling is warmed through. Serve warm, and enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken from the store to make this casserole even more convenient.
- Swap the cream of chicken soup for any creamy soup like cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese to the cracker mixture for more flavor.
- Double or triple the recipe because everyone will want seconds.
How To Store Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
In the fridge: Store the creamy chicken casserole in an airtight container or put a lid on the casserole dish and keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days.
In the freezer: To keep it longer, let the casserole cool and store it in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Put the casserole back into a baking dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until the casserole is fully warmed. Let the frozen casserole thaw in the fridge overnight first before reheating.
More Casserole Recipes
If you're looking for some more easy casserole recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights, we have a ton on the blog you can try next!
Check all of these out:
- Sausage casserole
- Cheeseburger casserole
- Walking taco casserole
- Chicken pot pie casserole
- Crack chicken casserole
- Paula Deen corn casserole
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
This poppy seed chicken casserole recipe is all kinds of delicious. It's a super rich and creamy chicken casserole that's topped with buttery Ritz crackers and poppy seeds, and when you get one bite of it, you'll be hooked. In addition to being delicious, it's also super easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice, cooked
- 2 ½ cups Chicken Breast, cooked and shredded
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Can
- 1 ½ cups Ritz Crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup Butter, melted
- 1 tbsp. Poppy Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180ºC).
- Grease an 8-inch round baking dish (or something similar in size) and add the rice.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken breast, sour cream, and chicken soup.
- In a separate bowl, combine Ritz crackers and butter.
- Layer a casserole dish with the rice, followed by the chicken mixture and Ritz crackers on top. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake for 25 minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 20g
Martha
Wow this was delish.
Sandra
This was really, really good.