Poppy Seed Chicken
Poppy seed chicken is a Southern-inspired casserole with creamy chicken filling, buttery cracker topping, and poppy seed garnish. Easy to prepare, it’s hearty, comforting, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers (like Ritz), crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine crushed crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds.
- Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- Cream of mushroom soup can replace cream of chicken for variation.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme add freshness.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Use light sour cream for a healthier option.