Food for Thought Poultry Edition-August 2024

Keeping Poultry Farm Expenses Down

Are you looking to keep your poultry farm expenses down?

Poultry farming can be expensive, but you can cut costs and increase your farm’s bottom line in several ways. Poultry farming is a growing industry supporting over 500,000 jobs in America. Although there are plenty of opportunities in a growing industry, you’ll have to navigate government red tape, start-up costs, and potential hazards that can be costly.

Thankfully, there are things you can do to keep your expenses down and stay proactive and prepared. Continue reading for five ways to cut costs and avoid costly mistakes, so your business can thrive.

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Ritz Cracker Chicken

More commonly referred to as Poppy Seed Chicken. This is a crowd favorite in my house.

Ingredients

5 cups diced cooked chicken
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (1 1/2 sleeves)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
½ Tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Add 5 cups of diced cooked chicken to the bottom of the baking dish.
In a large bowl, stir together 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning.
Spread on top of the chicken evenly.
In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds.
Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the sauce.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, uncovered, until bubbly and the top is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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