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Classic Poppy Seed Chicken

Name: Classic Poppy Seed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked cubed chicken , or shredded lightly (about 2 lbs); Sauce:; 4 tablespoons salted butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup sour cream; 1/8 cup lemon juice , freshly squeezed; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; Topping:; 2 cups Ritz crackers , crushed; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 4 tablespoons salted butter , melted

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

This classic poppy seed chicken recipe features tender chicken in a creamy, tangy sauce, topped with a crispy Ritz cracker and poppy seed topping. It's a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a potluck.

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Servings: 8

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4 cups cooked cubed chicken , or shredded lightly (about 2 lbs)

4 tablespoons salted butter

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1/8 cup lemon juice , freshly squeezed

2 teaspoons black pepper

2 cups Ritz crackers , crushed

2 teaspoons poppy seeds

4 tablespoons salted butter , melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Spread the cooked, cubed chicken out in the bottom of the prepared pan.

Melt butter in n a small sauce pan over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and continuously stir until well combined and the mixture turns a deep golden color, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and sour cream. Stir until all ingredients are smooth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes until sauce thickens.

Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well. Remove from heat and pour over chicken layer in the 9x13 pan.

Add crushed Ritz cracker crumbs to a small mixing bowl. Add in melted butter and toss to combine. Stir in 2 teaspoons poppy seeds. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole in an even layer.

Bake the casserole at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Serve hot.

Classic Poppy Seed Chicken

Ingredients

Sauce

Topping

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Classic Poppy Seed Chicken

Ingredients

Sauce

Topping

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts