Crockpot Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that the whole family will love! Only 7 ingredients are needed to make this simple weeknight dinner, and the best part is preparation is super easy. Tender chicken and broccoli are mixed with a creamy base making a classic casserole.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions
- How to make creamy poppy seed chicken casserole
- Pro Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- You may also enjoy
Why I love this recipe
This outstanding one-pot meal uses simple ingredients and just a few simple steps to create a homemade poppy seed chicken casserole. It is a family favorite meal using a handful of ingredients. Using a crockpot is an easy way to get dinner on the table and if this is your first time making this it probably won’t be the last.
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Substitutions
You can use cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup instead of cream of mushroom.
Use thawed boneless skinless chicken breasts or thawed boneless skinless chicken thighs. Rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken also works in this recipe.
Other cheese flavors also work like cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese,
You can use green beans instead of broccoli.
How to make creamy poppy seed chicken casserole
Step 1 – On a cutting board dice the broccoli and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2 – Combine chicken and broccoli in the bowl of your crockpot.
Step 3 – In a medium bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and poppy seeds.
Step 4 – Spread over the top of the chicken and broccoli.
Step 5 – Place the lid on the crockpot and cook over low heat for 6 hours.
Step 6 – When cooking time is complete, remove the lid and add the shredded cheese. Recover and cook for 5-10 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
Step 7 – Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes.
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days. They can also be frozen. Thaw before reheating.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and crock pots are designed to cook raw meats.
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Crockpot Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (thawed)
- 1 cup broccoli (one small head)
- 10.5 ounce cream of mushroom soup
- 8 ounces sour cream
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ½ Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 4 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Optional – Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes.
Instructions
- On a cutting board dice the broccoli and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine chicken and broccoli in the bowl of your crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and poppy seeds.
- Spread over the top of the chicken and broccoli.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook over low heat for 4 hours.
- When cooking time is complete, remove the lid and add the shredded cheese. Recover and cook for 5-10 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days. They can also be frozen. Thaw before reheating.
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