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.

Cook 4 large chicken breasts in a pressure cooker until done.

Shred the chicken by hand or using a KitchenAid mixer.

Layer the shredded chicken on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

Mix in 1 small carton of sour cream and 1 can of cream of chicken soup until combined.

Add salt and pepper to the mixture and stir.

Grate 2 cups of medium cheddar cheese and add it to the mixture, spreading it evenly.

Crumble 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers in a bowl.

Melt 1 stick of butter and mix it with the crumbled Ritz crackers.

Sprinkle the Ritz cracker mixture on top of the casserole.

Optionally, add poppy seeds on top or mix them in with the Ritz crackers.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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