Poppy Seed Poultry Casserole

Chicken and rice in a sour cream sauce speckled with poppy seeds and seasoned with dill. Turkey may be substituted for the chicken.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 467 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 4 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
• 1 ½ cups crushed buttery round crackers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Combine water and rice in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the soup, sour cream, poppy seeds, and dill. Stir in the chicken and cooked rice. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the casserole.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.