Slow Cooker Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a creamy, easy crockpot dinner made with simple ingredients. A family-friendly meal perfect for busy nights.

If you need an easy dinner that you can throw together and know your family will eat, this Slow Cooker Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is one of my go-to recipes. It’s creamy, comforting, and made with simple ingredients that come together so easily in the slow cooker.

This is the kind of meal I make on busy days when I don’t have a lot of time to cook but still want a real dinner ready by the end of the day. Just a few minutes of prep, and the slow cooker does the rest.

Whether you’re looking for an easy crockpot dinner, a family-friendly casserole, or something simple to add to your weekly meal plan, this is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again.

How to make Slow Cooker Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole:

The Slow Cooker Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is really easy to make. Start by mixing together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream and seasoning. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and the soup mixture on top. Cook in the slow cooker for 5-6 hours on low. When ready to serve crush your Ritz Cracker and mix together with the melted butter. Spread the crackers on top of the casserole. Let it cook for about 15 minutes more and then you are ready to serve.

Ingredient Notes:

You only need a few simple ingredients for this recipe.

• Chicken – Rotisserie chicken works great here and makes this recipe even easier. You can also use any cooked, shredded chicken like my All-Purpose Chicken.
• Cream of Chicken Soup – This creates the creamy base of the casserole and keeps things quick and simple.
• Sour Cream – Adds richness and helps give the casserole that classic creamy texture.
• Butter – I used unsalted butter.
• Crackers – The buttery topping gives this casserole its classic crunch.
• Seasonings: I used poppyseeds, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add salt and pepper to taste.

Directions:

Step One: Get started by mixing together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons poppy seeds in a small mixing bowl.

Step Two: Next place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the above mixture onto your chicken.

Step Three: Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked through. Once cooked shred chicken.

Step Four: Last mix together crushed crackers and melted butter then add to the top of your chicken. Then just sprinkle on the remaining poppy seeds.

Cooking Tips:

Frozen Chicken: I usually use fresh chicken but frozen can be used for this recipe as well. Check on it with the same cooking time but more might be needed.

Oven Directions: To make this in the oven start with cooked and shredded chicken. Mix the cooked chicken with the cream of chicken mix then top with crackers and remaining poppy seed and bake at 350 degrees F until warm throughout about 25 minutes.

Freezer Directions: Place chicken and all ingredients except for crackers and butter into a large freezer bag. Place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Remove from the freezer and allow to thaw in the fridge overnight.

Mix well and place in the slow cooker. Cook and top with crackers according to directions.

Tips for Best Results:

• Don’t overcook—just heat until warm and creamy
• Add the cracker topping right before serving so it stays crunchy
• Serve over rice or noodles to make it more filling

FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the mixture ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook.

Can I bake this instead?
Yes, bake at 350°F for about 25–30 minutes until heated through.

Can I freeze this casserole?
Yes, but freeze without the cracker topping for best texture.

What can I serve this with?
Rice, egg noodles, or even mashed potatoes work great.

Try some of my other favorite Ritz Chicken Recipes:

Here are a few more of my favorite chicken recipes made with buttery Ritz crackers.

• Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken: This recipe is another simple slow cooker recipe that I think you are going to love.
• Ritz Chicken Tenders: This recipe is my kid’s all-time favorite recipe, it’s a must-try.
• Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole: This casserole is a favorite with my readers and one we get great reviews on!
• Baked Ritz Chicken: This baked chicken recipe is coated in crackers and baked. The perfect chicken recipe.

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