Poppy Seed Chicken

Poppy Seed Chicken

1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 tsp. paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 whole chicken breasts, boneless/skinless and halved
1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Combine first eight ingredients in a container suitable for marinating. Add chicken breasts and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Remove the coated chicken from mixture and roll in crushed crackers. Arrange in a single layer in a 9X13 inch pan. Pour half of melted butter over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. Spoon remaining melted butter and the poppy seeds over the chicken and cook for 15 minutes longer.

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Chicken Salad

I received this recipe from a friend back when we lived in Phoenix. She served it at a party and I immediately fell in love with it. It reminded me of when I was a little girl and we went to listen to General Conference at church. Afterward, we had a picnic on the church lawn and my grandma Martha served us chicken salad. I thought I was in heaven.

Chicken Salad

3 oz. (1 cup) uncooked radiatore pasta (I used rotini this time, since it was all I had on hand)
1 1/2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced celery (I omitted this)
1 cup grapes (red and/or green) cut in half
1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained (cut in half, if desired)
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (I add a smidge more)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods is best)
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup whipping cream whipped --NO sugar (I omitted this)

I also added half of a Gala apple diced small into the mix.

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl combine all ingredients, except whipped cream (if using). Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours to blend flavors. Just before serving, fold in whipping cream (if using). Goes great with croissants or any kind of roll. Store leftovers in fridge.