Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole recipe is the perfect dinner to make for the family. Creamy chicken, flavored with poppyseeds, and topped in a Ritz cracker buttery topping is amazing!

I think one of the first recipes I ever put on the blog was a casserole. I have a lot of casseroles you all should try like my Crack Chicken Casserole or my Loaded Baked Potato Casserole. Casseroles are a classic dinner dish that I have been making for years!

This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a classic casserole recipe, and one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it just as much as we did! 

Why do I love casseroles?

I love making a casserole for a few different reasons. One, they are really easy to make. Mix your ingredients and throw them in a baking dish and you are good to go.

Two, casseroles are big meals that will feed a large group or provide leftovers for another meal! The third reason I love casseroles, is because they just taste so good!

How to make Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole:

This recipe is very easy to make. You do need to have your chicken cooked and shredded or diced up ahead of time.

I recommend using my All-Purpose Chicken recipe or you can use a rotisserie chicken for this recipe.

Mix your ingredients together and make the topping. Put everything in a casserole dish and top with the crackers. Bake and enjoy!

Ingredient Notes:

• Chicken: Fully cooked and shredded or diced. I love using a rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
• Cream of Chicken Soup
• Sour Cream
• Seasonings: I used onion powder, garlic powder, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
• Ritz Crackers: That have been crushed.
• Butter: I use unsalted butter for this recipe.

Directions:

Step One – Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

Step Two – Mix cooked and shredded chicken with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, poppy seeds, and salt and pepper to taste.

Once everything is mixed up well you can add your mixture to the bottom of your prepared casserole dish.

Step Three – Top your casserole with crushed crackers and melted butter.

Sprinkle on any poppy seeds you may have reserved.

Step Three continued – Bake for 20-30 minutes. Remove from the oven serve and enjoy.

Do I have to use Poppy Seeds?

I know poppy seeds are not liked by everyone.

This recipe will still taste great without the poppy seeds if you choose not to use them.

If you don’t choose to use the poppy seeds this recipe is basically like my Ritz Chicken Casserole.

How to store this Casserole:

One thing good about this meal is you should have a lot of leftovers. We love eating this for lunch over the next couple of days.

The best way to store this meal is in an airtight container. Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 7 days once cooked.

Can you freeze this casserole?

This casserole is great frozen as well. I make it often for friends that just had a baby or are homesick.

You can freeze this casserole in an airtight-covered freezer container for up to three months.

What should I serve with this recipe?

This recipe is on the thinner side for a casserole. I like to serve this with rice, as it adds a nice thickness if you serve the casserole over the rice.

Air Fryer Broccoli – This recipe for the best Air Fryer Broccoli will become a favorite for dinner with your family. Perfectly roasted but in less than 10 minutes, these broccolis are crispy and a super healthy side dish for any meal.

Roasted Vegetables – These deliciously seasoned Roasted Vegetables are the perfect side dish. Take your favorite vegetables, season them, and make the easiest Roasted Vegetables you’ve ever had.

The Best Green Bean Recipe – These are not called the Best Green Beans for nothing. Pan seared almonds in butter flavored with garlic added to green beans bring out an amazing flavor you will love!

If you tried any of my recipes, I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below. You can also connect with me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST. I would love for you to follow along and discover more amazing recipes.

Show me what you are making, use hashtag #TDOARH