Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken in a creamy sauce, topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this casserole is sure to impress. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it will quickly become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sauté minced garlic in a pan until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and yogurt/sour cream until smooth; stir in sautéed garlic and poppy seeds.
- Place seasoned chicken in the dish, pour over the creamy mixture, ensuring all chicken is coated.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg