Lunch / Dinner
Poppy Seed Chicken
With a creamy filling and a crunchy topping, this comforting, from-scratch casserole is right at home in your cast-iron skille
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Melt ¼ cup butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in broth until smooth.
Whisk in half-and-half until smooth; cook, whisking frequently, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Whisk in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Whisk in 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
Stir in chicken until well combined.
Microwave remaining ¼ cup butter in a small microwave-safe bowl until melted.
Stir in crackers, almonds, and remaining 1 tablespoon poppy seeds.
Sprinkle onto chicken mixture.
Bake until top is golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.