Low Fat Poppy Seed Chicken

Savor comfort food made guilt-free with this Low Fat Poppy Seed Chicken recipe, a lighter twist on a homestyle favorite. Tender, shredded chicken breast is coated in a creamy blend of low-fat Greek yogurt and low-sodium cream of chicken soup, seasoned with garlic and onion powder for a flavorful touch. Topped with a golden layer of crushed reduced-fat Ritz crackers and sprinkled with delicate poppy seeds, this casserole delivers indulgent texture without the extra calories. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake, it's a perfect weeknight dinner option. Pair it with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal that's as wholesome as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (boneless, skinless) chicken breasts
• 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 can (10.5 oz) low-sodium cream of chicken soup
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 sleeve (about 30 crackers) reduced-fat Ritz crackers
• 2 tablespoons (melted) butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0 as needed olive oil cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 2

Cook the chicken breasts: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C), approximately 12-15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot, let it cool slightly, then shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the low-fat Greek yogurt, low-sodium cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Stir the shredded chicken into the yogurt mixture, coating it evenly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out in an even layer.

Step 5

Crush the reduced-fat Ritz crackers into crumbs. In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are lightly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish. Next, sprinkle the poppy seeds evenly over the top of the crackers.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the dish is heated through.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(600.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	662.0

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 114.6mg	0%
Sodium 1019.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 588.8mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 726.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 18.8%