Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole with Ritz Cracker Crust
This classic Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole features tender shredded chicken, a velvety sour cream and cheddar sauce, and a signature crunchy Ritz cracker topping.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (Ritz), crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Place chicken in a pot, cover with water, and simmer until cooked through (about 20 minutes). Shred with two forks.
2. Preheat oven to three hundred fifty Fahrenheit.
3. In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and condensed soup.
5. Spread half the soup mixture in a 9-inch baking dish.
6. Layer the shredded chicken, remaining soup mixture, and shredded cheese.
7. Top evenly with the cracker mixture.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the topping is golden.
Notes
Grate your own cheese from a block for the best melt.
To save time, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
Serve over white rice or egg noodles to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 614
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 172mg
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