Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole layers tender chunks of chicken in a rich, tangy sauce under a buttery cracker crust studded with nutty poppy seeds. It bakes up golden with a toasty crunch on top and a cozy, velvety center—perfect for weeknight dinners or sharing at potlucks when you want something nostalgic and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and poppy seeds in a bowl. Spread 2/3 of the cracker mixture over the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Stir the chicken breast pieces with the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until well mixed, then spoon this mixture over the crumb layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 of the cracker mixture over the top of the chicken mixture.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and bubbling, about 1 hour.
- Calories 675.41 kcal High 34%
- Protein 45.21 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 23.35 g 8%
- Total Fat 42.19 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 22.39 g High 112%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 249.04 mg High 83%
- Sodium 1395.42 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.16 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.63 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 656.92 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 72.82 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cream of Chicken Soup, Oyster Cracker, and Poppy Seeds. Each serving provides about 675.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cream of Chicken Soup, Oyster Cracker, Poppy Seeds, Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 675.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole healthy?
- Ladybug's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 675.41 calories and 45.21 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1395.42 mg (61% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.39 g (112% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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