Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Succulent chicken is embedded in a casserole of cheese and broccoli then covered in crunchy panko crumbs. Poppy seed chicken casserole is an easy, healthy meal your whole family will love.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 847kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

The Casserole:

1 cup broccoli florets
1 large chicken breast
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup flour
½ cup milk
½ cup chicken stock
1 cup cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tbsp poppy seed

The Topping:

4 tbsp panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Melt your butter in a saucepan and add the flour. Whisk on LOW until a thick paste forms. Add milk and chicken stock and whisk until completely smooth. Add the cheese and remove from the heat. Add the sour cream, mustard, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes. Remove and let dry completely. Cook the chicken breast in the same water for about 15 minutes. Let cool then cut into cubes.
Combine the broccoli and chicken cubes in a casserole.
Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli-chicken mixture and spread evenly to coat.
In a saucepan over MEDIUM-HIGH heat add the butter and the bread crumbs. Toast until light brown then sprinkle over the mixture.
Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Notes

Panko bread crumbs differ from normal bread crumbs as they are drier and flakier and absorb less oil. They can usually be found in the Japanese section of your market.
If your chicken tastes bland, ensure your cooking water has enough salt to flavor the chicken. If you prefer a more rotisserie-like chicken, pan-fry or bake your chicken in the oven.

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