Best 8 Chicken Poppyseed Recipes

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Chicken poppyseed is a classic dish that combines the savory flavor of chicken with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. This versatile dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, making it a popular choice for home cooks of all skill levels. The combination of chicken and poppy seeds creates a delightful flavor profile that is both savory and slightly sweet, making it a perfect choice for a main course or a side dish. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, chicken poppyseed is a great option for anyone looking for a quick and tasty meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

POPPY SEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Wonderful chicken dish. Very easy to make.

Provided by Callie Wilson Wolfe

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup butter, melted
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or more if desired
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain the water, then shred the chicken.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the butter, crackers, and poppy seeds in a bowl; set aside.
  • Blend the sour cream and cream of chicken soup in a bowl; pour half of the soup mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Add the shredded chicken, then pour the remaining half of the soup mixture on top. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, then top with the cracker mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 141.5 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 900.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

POPPY SEED CHICKEN



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This comforting chicken dinner is a sure-fire family pleaser.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 50m

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
16 ounces sour cream
3 teaspoons poppy seeds
Crushed buttery crackers, like Keebler Town House crackers (about 30)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mix together cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, poppy seeds, and sour cream. Lightly grease 11x7-inch baking dish. Spoon mixture into dish.
  • Pour melted butter over cracker crumbs and stir together. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN



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This simple yet delicious dish is terrific for dinner, but the leftovers are a bonus for lunch. It reheats really well in a microwave, so you may want to double the recipe. -Janet Zoss, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour cream
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon dill weed
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups cooked rice
1-1/2 cups butter-flavored cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, soup, poppy seeds and dill. Stir in chicken and rice. , Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Fat 40g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN



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A yummy, creamy chicken casserole which can turn into an elegant dish when the chicken breasts are left whole. For a variation, use boneless chicken breasts, but do not dice them. Pour the soup mixture over all, but sprinkle the cracker and seed combination over the breasts only and bake as usual.

Provided by Janet Schaufele

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 tablespoons dry sherry
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces buttery round crackers, crushed
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the diced chicken breasts on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish sprayed with a nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl combine the soup, sour cream and sherry. Pour or spoon mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
  • Mix the poppy seeds and crushed crackers and sprinkle mixture over the chicken, salt and pepper. Drizzle the melted butter or margarine over the cracker/poppyseed layer and bake covered in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes (take cover off for the last 5 minutes). Let stand a few minutes before servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 892.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD



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Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour dressing is simply delicious. -Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings plus 1 cup leftover dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons thawed limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
DRESSING:
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine limeade concentrate and pepper; add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds., In a large serving bowl, toss spinach with strawberries, peas, onion, chicken and 1/2 cup dressing. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 35g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN



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This is a great and easy chicken dish. It is a way to use up leftover chicken or turkey and it can be prepared beforehand. The cracker mixtures is what makes this dish so good. I have taken it to people for dinner several times and had lots of requests for the recipe.

Provided by Tiffanee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (turkey can be substituted for chicken)
1 (4 ounce) packet Ritz crackers
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Combine chicken with soup and sour cream in a bowl.
  • In another bowl add crushed crackers and poppy seeds to melted butter.
  • Mix well.
  • Mix half of cracker mixture in chicken.
  • Put in casserole dish.
  • Spread remaining cracker mix on top.
  • Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Cover for first 15 minutes and then uncover for last 15 minutes.
  • (I like to double the crackers and butter).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 109.5, Sodium 731.4, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 15.8

CREAMY POPPY SEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a wonderful, easy dish that makes a quick mid-week meal. My friend brought this to me when I was sick and it was great comfort food!

Provided by NolansMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 1/2 cups crushed crushed round buttery crackers (40 crackers)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Combine the first 4 ingredients and spoon into a lightly greased baking dish.
  • Combine crushed crackers and butter.
  • Sprinkle over chicken mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.9, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 146.4, Sodium 932, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4, Protein 31.1

SAUCY POPPYSEED CHICKEN SKILLET



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Ground ginger, peach slices and creamy poppy seed dressing add extraordinary flavor to this quick and easy chicken skillet.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 Tbsp. oil
1/4 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
1/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 can (15-1/4 oz.) peach slices, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in hot oil in large covered skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until each breast is evenly browned on both sides.
  • Mix dressing, broth, garlic and ginger until blended; pour over chicken. Bring just to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
  • Add peaches and peas; mix well. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until peaches and peas are heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality poppy seeds: Fresh poppy seeds have a nutty flavor and a slightly crunchy texture. Look for poppy seeds that are free of debris and have a uniform color.
  • Toast the poppy seeds before using: Toasting the poppy seeds enhances their flavor and aroma. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, or you can toast them in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a food processor to grind the poppy seeds: If you want a finer texture for your poppy seed filling, you can grind them in a food processor until they reach the desired consistency.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts can easily become dry and tough if they are overcooked. Cook them until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, as measured with a meat thermometer.
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing: Allowing the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

Chicken poppy seed is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. With its crispy coating, tender chicken, and creamy poppy seed filling, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you can easily make this delicious dish at home using the tips and recipes provided in this article. So, why not give it a try today?

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