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Poppy Seed Chicken

45-MinutesBakedCheesyChickenCreamyCrunchyDiner-StyleDinnerFallGarlicHeartyKid-FriendlyOvenPotluckQuickSavoryStove-TopVegetableWinter
Time :45 minutes
Yield :4 servings
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Creamy chicken salad with poppy seeds and green onions served with colorful tri-color rotini pasta on a white plate. Perfect for a delicious lunch or dinner, easy to prepare.

The Scoop

Creamy chicken, a golden crunchy topping, and just enough poppy-seed flair to keep things interesting.
Poppy Seed Chicken is the kind of casserole that feels effortlessly comforting: tender shredded chicken gets folded into a rich cream sauce, topped with buttery crumbs, and baked until bubbling and golden.
Cozy enough for a weeknight, polished enough for the dinner table!
Hack it:
Swap the cornflakes for buttery crackers, panko, crushed pretzels, or crispy fried onions.
Add shredded cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan to the topping for an extra-cheesy crust.
Stir chopped mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, or peas into the filling for a veggie boost.
Give the sauce more personality with Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, or a splash of hot sauce.
Swap the poppy seeds for toasted sesame seeds for a slightly nuttier twist.
Leftovers:
Spoon the creamy chicken into toasted croissants for an easy chicken melt.
Turn it into a filling for baked potatoes with extra cheese on top.
Toss it with cooked pasta for a creamy poppy-seed chicken pasta bake.
Use it as a filling for quesadillas with cheddar and green onions.
Spread it over toast and top with a fried egg for a very good savory breakfast.
Turn it into mini pastry pockets using puff pastry for an easy next-day appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup light cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery round crackers
  • green onions, optional, to taste, for garnish

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook the onion, garlic, and poultry seasoning until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the flour, and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add the broth and cream, stirring until smooth.
  • Add the cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until melted and fully combined.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Combine the chicken, poppy seeds, cream sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the mixture to a baking dish.
  • Combine the crushed cornflakes and the remaining 3 tablespoons of the melted butter.
  • Sprinkle the cracker over the top of the baking dish.
  • Bake in the oven until hot and bubbling, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
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