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.
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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.
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 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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (thawed)
- 1 cup broccoli (one small head)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
- 8 ounces of sour cream
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 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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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 559Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 941mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 46g
Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.
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