Cookbook:Poppyseed chicken

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Poppyseed chicken
Category	Chicken recipes
Servings	4 to 6
Time	45 minutes

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 Ritz crackers (or similar), crushed (about 1 "roll")
• 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
3. Spread this in the bottom of a 9"x13" casserole dish
4. Sprinkle cheese on top
5. Sprinkle with crackers
6. Sprinkle with poppy seeds
7. Evenly pour melted butter on top
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Tip 1: You can easily scale this recipe depending on the number of servings you want (ie: 3 chicken breasts, 3/4 cup mayo and sour cream); use a bigger or smaller pan as necessary to make the chicken layer 1-2" (2.5-5 cm) thick
• Tip 2: You can assemble it ahead of time and refrigerate it, baking it for 35-40 minutes
• Tip 3: If you freeze it before baking, do not add the crackers, poppyseeds or butter until you are ready to bake it.