How To Make Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive while still melting well.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Roast 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with olive oil and salt and pepper in the oven for 20-25 minutes, then shred.

In a bowl, mix together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and cream of mushroom soup.

Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to the mixture; stir to combine.

Layer 3 cups of cooked rice in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

Pour the chicken mixture over the rice and spread evenly.

Melt a stick of salted butter in the microwave.

Crush 2 large tubes of Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter and a teaspoon of poppy seeds.

Spread the Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.

Bake in the oven for 40 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.

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