Description
Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken, crispy hash browns, and a creamy, cheesy sauce into one irresistible dish. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or potlucks, this hearty casserole is not only easy to make but also a family favorite. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, you’ll find yourself making this recipe time and again. Whether you’re using leftover chicken or adding your favorite veggies, this versatile meal adapts beautifully to your preferences. Get ready to impress everyone at the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- Crushed Ritz crackers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, diced chicken, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and thyme. Mix well.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and spread the mixture evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with additional cheddar cheese; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg