Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Recipe Rating:	3 Ratings5
Categories:	Chicken, Quick & Easy
Keywords:	Casserole, Entree
Serves:	6 - 8
Prep Time:	30 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

1 pkg	(6.2 oz.) rice-a-roni, fried rice flavor
1 Tbsp	olive oil
4 c	shredded cooked chicken (that is approximately 4 small or 2 large boneless half breasts or about 1 lb.)
1 c	sour cream
1 can(s)	(10.75 oz.) campbell's healthy request cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 sm	jar diced pimientos, well-drained
1/3 c	evaporated milk
dash(es)	mrs. dash, or similar, unsalted seasoning (use liberally)
dash(es)	sea salt, to taste
dash(es)	fresh ground pepper, to taste
36	ritz crackers (1 sleeve), finely crushed
6 Tbsp	unsalted butter, melted
3 Tbsp	poppy seeds
	non-stick cooking spray

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MK Hand

Cooked to Perfection

San Antonio, TX (pop. 1.3M)

MSCookN

Member Since Jan 2010

MK's Notes:

I have been making casseroles for most of my life, but this one HAS to be the most-requested! My husband, daughters and granddaughters beg for it almost weekly. I have taken it to sick friends and to gatherings and have served it to guests for dinner and I always gets raves and requests for the recipe. This chicken casserole is unique and elegant, but so simple to make. It is truly top-notch in terms of taste, texture and satiety.

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Prepare Rice-A-Roni according to package directions, except use 1 Tbsp. olive oil for browning rice mixture.

Spray bottom and sides of a 13" x 9" x 2" glass or ceramic baking dish with non-stick spray. Spread prepared Rice-A-Roni evenly on bottom of dish.

Combine shredded chicken, sour cream, chicken soup, pimientos, evaporated milk, Mrs. Dash, salt and pepper in a medium-size bowl. Stir well to blend all ingredients. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over top of Rice-A-Roni in baking dish.

In a small bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter; add poppy seeds. Mix well with a fork. Sprinkle evenly on top of casserole.

Bake Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole 30 minutes or until bubbly, and topping is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Comments

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MK Hand MSCookN

Melissa K Hand [MSCookN] has shared this recipe with discussion group:
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Debi Hisel DebiK

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Heather Paddock lioncubmama

Jun 7, 2011

I grew up with this recipe and I also have several people that request it when I make it.

Hope Lathrop mshope72

Jun 7, 2011

My Mother in Law fixes this recipe although slightly different, it is a dish I truely love and is easy to prepare. I'm cooking this tonight for some friends and I can't wait to try it the way you have shared teh recipe!!

Ed Mayfield manofpans

Jun 20, 2011

Had this for supper tonight and it was great! I used a rotisserie chicken that was on sale and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

Hope Lathrop mshope72

Jun 20, 2011

This turned out fabulous!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!! YUM

Penny Hall FantasyFaery54

Sep 9, 2011

my version of this recipe:Poppyseed Chicken

Karla Everett Karla59

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Memory Nichols MemoryDawn

Jan 25, 2012

Loved this recipe, thanks so much for sharing it!

Lora DiGiulio ansky714

Jul 15, 2012

This made a delicious meal....i had no poppy seeds n i used 3/4 of a can of evaporated milk...next time i will add some mushrooms...great recipe Melissa!