Description
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a crunchy topping of poppy seeds and cheese. This delightful dish fills your home with an inviting aroma that promises warmth and satisfaction. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it’s easy to prepare and even better as leftovers. Enjoy every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Gently fold in poppy seeds and cooked rice.
- Grease a baking dish with butter, pour in the mixture, and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approx. 275g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg