Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Description
This easy poppy seed chicken casserole has layers of creamy sauce, tender shredded chicken, and cheese, topped with buttery crackers and poppy seeds.
Ingredients
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or more if desired
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
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1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Place chicken breasts into a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain; shred chicken with two forks.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds together in a large bowl until combined; set aside.
4
Stir condensed soup and sour cream together in a medium bowl; pour 1/2 of the mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.
5
Add shredded chicken in an even layer.
6
Top with remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
7
Top with cracker mixture.
8
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.