This comforting poppy seed chicken casserole is a sure-fire family pleaser.

Over the years, poppy seed chicken casserole has become a beloved Southern dish.

Did we mention it’s also an outstanding one-pot meal that makes cleanup a breeze?

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Round out our poppy seed chicken recipe by serving with white or brown rice and a fresh salad.

To make poppy seed chicken, you’ll need:

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Now, what to do with those leftover poppy seeds?

Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken ingredients

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For one, you’ll certainly be making chicken poppy seed casserole againwe have no doubt.

Trust us, you’ll be picking up a new bottle of those little seeds before you know it.

Make this dish ahead by assembling the filling and topping in the baking dish as directed.

Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken in the casserole dish with a serving removed

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Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.

Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.

Bake as directed, adding a few minutes to the baking time if needed.

Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken greasing the casserole dish

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Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.

Reheat back in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave until hot throughout before serving.

see to it to bring the internal temperature of the chicken to 165F.

Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken putting the chicken in the casserole dish

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Pair with rice,mashedorroasted potatoes, noodles,garlic bread,cornbread, or other preferred sides.

OneSouthern Livingcommunity member commented, “So quick and easy.

Guests love this recipe as well!”

Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken adding the cracker topping to the casserole

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Another said, “Yummy!

3 cups of chicken and 2 cups of sour cream and I can of cream of chicken soup!

What’s not to like?”

Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken in the dish after baking

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Like a “bottom crust”.

I also used a rotisserie chicken to save time.

It’s my new fellowship super go-to recipe!"

Lightly grease 11- x 7-inch baking dish.

Spoon mixture into dish.

Make cracker topping:

Pour melted butter over cracker crumbs and stir together.

Bake casserole:

Bake for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yesthis dish can be prepared in advance.

Freeze leftover poppy seed chicken for up to 2 months.

Any key in of cooked chicken, including shredded rotisserie chicken, can be used for poppy seed chicken.