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Crockpot Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole

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.

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.

Crockpot Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole and pasta in a bowl.
Crockpot Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole

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Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

boneless, skinless chicken

broccoli

cream of mushroom soup

sour cream

chicken broth

poppy seeds

shredded Colby Jack cheese

Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes

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.

Equipment used for this recipe

How to make creamy poppy seed chicken casserole

Step 1 – On a cutting board dice the broccoli and chicken into bite-sized pieces.

diced chicken and broccoli on a cutting board.

Step 2 – Combine chicken and broccoli in the bowl of your crockpot.

diced chicken and broccoli in a crock pot.

Step 3 – In a medium bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and poppy seeds.

creamy white poppy seed sauce whisked in a bowl.

Step 4 – Spread over the top of the chicken and broccoli.

chicken, broccoli, and white poppy seed sauce in a crock pot.

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.

Crockpot Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole topped with cheese in a slow cooker.

Step 7 – Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes.

Slow Cooker Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken and pasta in a bowl.
Slow Cooker Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken

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

Is it OK to put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

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

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.
4.25 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Chicken and Turkey
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (thawed)
  • 1 cup broccoli (one small head)
  • 10.5 ounce cream of mushroom soup
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 37gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 928mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 807IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 1mg
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