Best 7 Easy Low Fat Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and low-fat way to enjoy the classic comfort food of chicken casserole? Look no further than this easy poppy seed chicken casserole recipe. With tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and a creamy poppy seed sauce, this casserole is a hit with the whole family. Plus, it's low in fat and calories, so you can indulge without guilt.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LADYBUG'S POPPY SEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole image

I love this recipe. I got this from a friend who made it when my mom was sick. She made a double recipe and froze half of it. It was even better after it had been frozen.

Provided by Ladybug

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces buttery round crackers, crumbled
1 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
8 ounces sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and poppy seeds in a bowl. Layer the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with 2/3 of the cracker mix. Mix the chicken breast pieces with cream of chicken soup and sour cream until thoroughly combined, and spoon the mixture on top of the crumb crust. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 of the cracker mix over the top of the chicken mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and bubbling, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 134.9 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 916.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

LOW-FAT POPPY SEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Low-Fat Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole image

A low-fat, high taste twist on sour cream & chicken casseroles. When I cook the chicken, I usually pan-sear with salt, pepper, and spices like garlic or onion powder. This provides a little extra yummy taste to the overall dish. Wonderful with green vegetables or salad as sides.

Provided by CookyCookie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fat free sour cream
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 3/4 cups slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a greased baking dish, combine sour cream, soup, poppy seeds, and cooked chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and sprinkle slivered almonds over top.
  • Continue baking for 10-15 minutes or until almonds are toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 158.6, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 38.2

POPPY SEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole image

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

LOW-FAT POPPY SEED CHICKEN



Low-Fat Poppy Seed Chicken image

Make and share this Low-Fat Poppy Seed Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
4 ounces low-fat Ritz crackers (about 20)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, soup, sour cream, diced onion and poultry seasoning in a baking dish. Crush Ritz crackers and combine with poppy seeds; sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 15-20 minutes until heated through.

CREAMY POPPY SEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole image

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

POPPY SEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole image

This can be made into a lowfat meal by using low fat soup and butter, skim milk and nonfat sour cream.You won't miss out in flavor but just the calories.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs cooked chicken, boneless and skinless
2 cans cream of chicken soup
8 ounces sour cream
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup oleo
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 cups uncooked rice
2 chicken bouillon cubes

Steps:

  • Boil chicken or cook in microwave until juices run clear.
  • Prepare rice according to package directions but add bouillon to water.
  • Place rice in bottom of 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange chicken pieces over rice.
  • Blend soups, milk, sour cream and pepper in medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle chicken with pouiltry seasoning and pour soup mixture over chicken and rice.
  • Melt butter, add bread crumbs and poppy seeds.
  • Sprinkle over all.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1083.5, Fat 49.4, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 204.6, Sodium 1511.1, Carbohydrate 84.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 71.1

LOWER-FAT CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Lower-Fat Chicken and Broccoli Casserole image

Lower-fat chicken and broccoli casserole recipe. My two-year-old loves this and so do my hips!

Provided by hypsie

Categories     Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
1 (14 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli
1 (10.5 ounce) can reduced-fat condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir frozen broccoli, condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Add cooked chicken to the broccoli mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Use low-fat ingredients to make the dish healthier.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the casserole immediately, or it will become soggy.
  • You can use different types of pasta in this recipe, such as penne, rotini, or macaroni.
  • You can add other ingredients to the casserole, such as cooked bacon, chopped nuts, or grated cheese.
  • This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Conclusion:

Low-fat poppy seed chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this low-fat poppy seed chicken casserole a try.

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