Ozark Poppy Seed Chicken
Indulge in the hearty, comforting flavors of Ozark Poppy Seed Chicken—a casserole that combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy, savory base made from sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and fragrant poppy seeds. This classic Southern dish is topped with a buttery, golden crust of crushed Ritz crackers, adding the perfect crunchy contrast to the rich filling. Ready in just 45 minutes, this family-friendly recipe is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings. With a balance of simple pantry ingredients and crowd-pleasing appeal, Ozark Poppy Seed Chicken is guaranteed to be a hit at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, poppy seeds, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Crush the Ritz crackers either in a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and smashing them with a rolling pin.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish. Combine the melted butter with the crushed crackers, stirring until the cracker crumbs are fully coated.
Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken filling in the baking dish.
Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling at the edges.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with additional poppy seeds, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.0 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.5 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1074 mg | 358% | |
| Sodium | 5790 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 327.7 g | 655% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 941 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 2902 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
