Ingredients
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- nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb. chicken breasts (boneless, skinless & cut into 1-inch cubes)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (40g)
- ½ cup chicken broth (4oz.)
- ½ cup milk (room temperature, (4oz.)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup sour cream (8oz.)
- 1½ tsp poppy seeds
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers (lightly crushed, (33 crackers)
- 1½ tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and sear for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and let it drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then add flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until it thickens, about 1 minute.
- Add milk, remaining salt and pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk until thick and smooth for about 2 minutes, then set aside.
- In a bowl, combine chicken with the sauce, sour cream, and half of the poppy seeds. Fold to combine and pour into the greased casserole dish.
- In another bowl, melt remaining butter and mix with crushed crackers and remaining poppy seeds.
- Top the casserole with the cracker mixture.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Feel free to substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a healthier option.
This dish pairs beautifully with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
Ensure not to overcook the chicken to maintain its tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.