Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole - a classic dish! Seriously delicious. Our whole family cleaned their plate and asked for seconds! Chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, poppy seeds, Ritz crackers, and butter. Use a rotisserie chicken and this is ready to bake in minutes. Serve with some green beans and biscuits. Great make-ahead weeknight meal!
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9-inch dish or 11x7-inch pan with cooking spray.
Combine first 4 ingredients, spoon into prepared baking dish.
Combine crushed crackers and butter, sprinkle over chicken mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Notes:
I use a rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this casserole. Rotisserie chicken is a HUGE time saver. I always have some pulled rotisserie chicken in the freezer for casseroles like this one.
You can make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. You may need to add a few minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
You can make the casserole and freeze for a quick meal later. To bake after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed below. Tip: write the cooking directions directly on the foil covering the baking dish.
Can use any cream of soup you prefer - chicken, mushroom, or celery are all good.
I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.