We always do potluck and I am always thinking weeks in advance of what I would like to make. And now because of this blog a few family members are looking forward to it. Ha! :) Well, I decided to make Poppy Seed Chicken. I got the recipe out of some magazine. I cannot remember which one though. It was really good and super simple to make. It would be perfect for a potluck dinner or to make for someone who has fallen ill or for your own family. It is quick too and so it should be a go-to dinner for your family on nights when you are beat but still want something hot and filling.
First you boil enough chicken for 7 cups. I used 6 good-sized boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I always boil my chicken when I'm using it in a casserole. It's just so much easier. Once it was cooled off I just diced it up. Well, actually it was more like pulling it apart than dicing. :)
While the chicken was boiling I sliced two 8-oz packages of Portabello mushrooms.
Cook the sliced mushrooms in a skillet with 1 tbsp. of butter until browned.Add the sliced mushrooms to the chicken in a large bowl.
1 tbsp. of Poppy Seeds.
Next, to the bowl I added 2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup.
2 cups of Sour Cream.
1 cup of Slivered Almonds.
Mix this all up really well and then put in a greased 9x13 baking dish.Finally, mix together 2 tbsp. of melted butter with 1 cup of crushed butter crackers (like Ritz Crackers). Sprinkle these over the chicken dish. Cover with foil.
Bake in a 375 degree for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbling.
OMG!! Seriously this is really good and I cannot believe it doesn't have any cheese in it. I swear there is no good casserole without cheese, but I have proven myself wrong because here is one! It is so easy and quick. Your family will love it. I did have to add some salt to taste before eating.
I love poppy seed chicken. It is one of my favorite recipes. You asked if I knew about Ocean Isle. Small world, that is where my daughter and son-in-law went for their beach vacation. It was about 45 minutes to an hour from where we were at Kure Beach. I went to Ocean Isle with a group of girlfriends one time. It is a nice beach. Have a nice week. Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteNina, thank you so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog. I used to teach kindergarten and first grades... I loved the beginning of a new year and all the possibilities. I wish you the best year as you head back to the classroom.
ReplyDeleteNow, about this casserole... YUM-O!!! I'm going to post your link on my Facebook page. I can't wait to try it.
Congrats on the 91st reunion. That is so cool! You had me until the mushrooms on this recipe though...Hmmm...not sure I could get those past the fam ;)
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