Ozark Poppy Seed Chicken Recipe

Craving a quick and easy weeknight dinner? This Ozark Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is your answer! Tender chicken in a creamy, dreamy poppy seed sauce, baked to golden perfection. Ready in under an hour (excluding chicken cook time!), this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Elevate the flavor and color with a jar of pimentos or a can of diced green chiles – your choice! Make extra and freeze individual portions for those even busier nights. Get ready for a taste of comfort food that's both satisfying and surprisingly simple!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 745.6 kcal
Protein 84g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ozark Poppy Seed Chicken

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How to Make Ozark Poppy Seed Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 10.75 ounces (1 can) condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.75 ounces (1 can) condensed cream of chicken soup, and 8 ounces (1 cup) sour cream. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken to the soup mixture and stir gently to combine.
  4. Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers with 1/4 cup melted margarine (or butter).
  6. Sprinkle the cracker crumb mixture evenly over the chicken casserole.
  7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon poppy seeds generously over the cracker crumbs.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  9. (Optional) Stir in 1 (4 ounce) jar of pimentos or 4 ounces (1/2 cup) canned diced green chiles along with the chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

77g

Carbs

10g