poppy seed chicken casserole

Name: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (6.2 oz.) rice-a-roni, fried rice flavor - if you can’t find this just use the chicken flavor and add a dash of soy sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil or butter; 4 cup(s) shredded cooked chicken (that is approximately 4 small or 2 large boneless half breasts or about 1 lb.); 1 cup(s) sour cream; 1 can(s) (10.75 oz.) campbell's healthy request cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 small jar diced pimientos, well-drained; 1/2 cup(s) half & half or evaporated milk; dash(es) mrs. dash, or similar, unsalted seasoning (use liberally); dash(es) morton's nature seasoning salt; dash(es) fresh ground pepper, to taste; 36 - ritz crackers (1 sleeve), finely crushed; 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted; 3 tablespoon(s) poppy seeds; - non-stick cooking spray

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Melissa K Hand

Spring Hill, TN

Updated on May 19, 2011

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.

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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole...My Family's Favorite!

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

1 package (6.2 oz.) rice-a-roni, fried rice flavor - if you can’t find this just use the chicken flavor and add a dash of soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (that is approximately 4 small or 2 large boneless half breasts or about 1 lb.)
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.75 oz.) campbell's healthy request cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 small jar diced pimientos, well-drained
1/2 cup half & half or evaporated milk
dash mrs. dash, or similar, unsalted seasoning (use liberally)
dash morton's nature seasoning salt
dash fresh ground pepper, to taste
36 - ritz crackers (1 sleeve), finely crushed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- non-stick cooking spray

How To Make poppy seed chicken casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Prepare Rice-A-Roni according to package directions, except use 1 Tbsp. olive oil for browning rice mixture.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

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.
Step 6

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