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Freezer-Friendly Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole

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Freezer-Friendly Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole

Everyone loves a homemade dinner, but on busy weeknights it's not always possible. However, thanks to this Freezer-Friendly Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole, you can pull a ready-made meal out of the freezer and bake it whenever you want.

This creamy casserole recipe has everything you could want - chicken, cheese, buttery crackers, and sour cream. It is truly the perfect comfort food recipe. If you'd like to make this a full meal, you can mix in some green peas for added color and flavor. This make ahead casserole recipe will be a lifesaver on busy nights and it's so good you'll want to return to it again and again.

If you've never made a freezer-friendly casserole before, refer to the step-by-step photos for help. In no time at all, you will have a delicious casserole that can either be baked right away or stored in the freezer for later.

Yields6 servings

Preparation Time25 min

Cooking Time30 min

Cooking Vessel Size9 x 13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 3 cup cooked wild rice
  • 1 (10-1/2-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (Do not dilute)
  • 8 ounce sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 cup cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup frozen peans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

Not sure how to pre-cook the chicken for this recipe? Check out our step-by-step guide for help:4 Ways to Cook Chicken for a Casserole

Instructions

To Make the Casserole

  1. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Spread the cooked rice over the bottom of the baking dish.

  3. In a large mixing bowl combine the soup, sour cream, pecans, chicken, peas (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Spread over the rice.

  4. Top with cheese.

  5. In a medium bowl, mix the cracker crumbs and butter. Add in the poppy seeds. Sprinkle over the cheese.

  6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or prepare for the freezer. (See below for freezing instructions.)

To Prepare for the Freezer

  1. Cover the baking dish with heavy duty foil and press firmly to seal.

  2. With a marker, write the name of the casserole and the date.

  3. Place in freezer until ready to eat.

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