Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice)
Enjoy some old fashioned comfort food with a poppy seed chicken casserole, topped with a rich and buttery cracker crust. This classic dish is a crowd-pleaser, featuring tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and a topping of crushed crackers mixed with poppy seeds. It's a favorite family dinner choice and a scrumptious addition to any potluck or gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (5 cups shredded chicken)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Town House Crackers (40 crackers - 1 sleeve, crushed)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, add butter and onions and cook over medium heat until the onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Warm milk in the microwave for 1 minute. Slowly add warm milk and chicken broth to the onion mixture, whisking continuously until it has thickened.
- Once thickened to the consistency of soup, remove from the heat and whisk in sour cream.
- Add shredded chicken to the sauce and pour into a baking dish.
- Crush the crackers and add melted butter, stirring with a fork to combine. Add poppy seeds and stir to combine.
- Cover the chicken mixture with the cracker mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes until it starts to bubble.
- Serve over rice.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- You can use Ritz crackers if you prefer.
- The sauce should be the consistency of a bowl of soup, if not, let it cook a little longer before adding the sour cream.
- You can leave out the poppy seeds and still have a delicious chicken casserole.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2mg
