Cookbook:Poppyseed Chicken

Poppyseed chicken is a savory casserole. It is simple to prepare, hearty, and a crowd favorite. Great with green beans, or a simple salad.

Ingredients

 * 4 pieces of chicken breast, boiled and diced
 * 1 cup mayonnaise (light or fat-free works)
 * 1 cup sour cream (recommend light)
 * 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
 * 2 cups (about 1 sleeve) crushed Ritz crackers (or similar)
 * 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
 * 1 stick butter or margarine, melted

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
 * 2) Mix chicken with mayonnaise and sour cream. Spread this in the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
 * 3) Sprinkle cheese, crackers, then poppy seeds on top.
 * 4) Evenly pour melted butter on top.
 * 5) Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * You can easily scale this recipe depending on the number of servings you want (e.g. 3 chicken breasts, ¾ cup mayo and sour cream, etc); use a bigger or smaller pan as necessary to make the chicken layer 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) thick.
 * You can assemble it ahead of time and refrigerate it, baking it for 35–40 minutes.
 * If you freeze it before baking, do not add the crackers, poppyseeds, or butter until you are ready to bake it.