Description
Pioneer Woman Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a classic comfort food dish featuring shredded chicken in a creamy sauce, topped with buttery crushed crackers and poppy seeds. It’s baked to golden perfection and is ideal for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare the baking dish: Pour the chicken mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with melted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds on top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!