Poppy Seed Poultry Covered Dish

By Roger Rizzo 22 August, 2026 3 mins read 9 Views

If you already love poppy seed chicken casserole, mine is the one to try. I add Parmesan to the filling, and I swear that little extra salty, cheesy bite makes all the difference. And don’t even get me started on that buttery Ritz topping!

Come for the Chicken, Stay for the Ritz

Quick and easy: It’s ready in just 35 minutes with simple ingredients and minimal prep. Just like my funeral potato and chicken casserole.
Creamy and crunchy: The rich chicken filling and buttery Ritz topping give you the best of both textures.
Great for busy nights: Rotisserie chicken makes this casserole even faster to throw together.

A Reader’s Review

This is my favorite poppyseed chicken recipe! Others I’ve tried were lackluster. The parmesan cheese makes this recipe stand out. The only changes I make is more poppyseed and less butter. (I use one tablespoon of poppyseed and 1/2 stick butter.)

April

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Ingredients

Chicken: Cooked shredded chicken breasts make this easy to throw together! Using rotisserie chicken makes it even easier!
Sour Cream: Greek yogurt works as well! It’s a great, healthier, high protein substitute.
Cream of Chicken Soup: Cream of mushroom or cream of celery are a tasty option if you don’t have chicken!

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipe

This poppyseed chicken casserole is the ultimate comfort food. With a creamy filling and buttery cracker topping. For another cozy dinner, try my chicken and stuffing casserole or make crockpot poppy seed chicken instead.

Prep the Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F, then spray a 2-quart or 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Make the Filling: Add the chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, Parmesan cheese, and poppy seeds to a large bowl.
Spread: Stir until combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Top and Bake: Mix the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle cracker mixture over the chicken. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Casserole ingredients added to a mixing bowl.

Must Have Tools For This Recipe

9×9 Inch Baking Dish: For baking the casserole.
Mixing Bowls: For making the filling and topping.

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

This easy poppy seed chicken casserole has a creamy chicken filling topped with buttery Ritz crackers. It’s cozy, crunchy, and ready in just 35 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Casserole, poppy seed casserole, Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, Poppyseed Casserole, poppyseed chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings Servings

Calories 697kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 (10.75- ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
½ cup melted unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 2-quart or 9 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, add 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken, 1 cup sour cream, 1 (10.75- ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, and 2 teaspoons poppy seeds.
Mix to combine well, and spread along the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, add 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers and ½ cup melted unsalted butter . Stir to combine and sprinkle on top of the chicken mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

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Notes

Leftover and Make Ahead Instructions

Refrigerator: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Freezer: Freeze the unbaked casserole without the Ritz topping for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, add the topping, then bake as directed.