Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

4.67 from 12 votes

This easy poppy seed chicken casserole has a creamy chicken filling topped with buttery Ritz crackers. It’s cozy, crunchy, and ready in just 35 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Casserole, poppy seed casserole, Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, Poppyseed Casserole, poppyseed chicken

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 (10.75- ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
½ cup melted unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 2-quart or 9 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, add 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken, 1 cup sour cream, 1 (10.75- ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, and 2 teaspoons poppy seeds.
Mix to combine well, and spread along the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, add 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers and ½ cup melted unsalted butter . Stir to combine and sprinkle on top of the chicken mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

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Notes

Leftover and Make Ahead Instructions

Refrigerator: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Freezer: Freeze the unbaked casserole without the Ritz topping for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, add the topping, then bake as directed.

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