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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Kara
Rice, creamy chicken, and a buttery topping make this a favorite family dinner recipe!
4.69 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish: Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 491 kcal

Ingredients
  

Topping

  • 1 ½ cups crushed Ritz crackers 1 sleeve, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds

Casserole

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 3 chicken breasts cooked and cubed
  • 1 10.75 ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup light sour cream
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp dry minced onion
  • ⅓ cup grated swiss cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a casserole dish or 9x13" baking dish with non stick spray.
  • Crush crackers, then pour them into a small bowl. Stir in the butter and poppy seeds; set aside.
  • Spread rice in prepared pan.
  • Mix chicken, soup, sour cream, milk, onions, and cheese in a heavy saucepan. Heat through over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Pour chicken mixture over the top of the rice and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle crackers on top of chicken mixture.
  • Bake at 350° for about 25-30 minutes or till bubbly.

Notes

The original recipe calls for regular sour cream and 1/4 cup butter in the topping. I lightened it up a bit, but if you like to live on the edge, go ahead and use the full fat version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 33gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 477IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 2mg
Keyword poppy seed chicken
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