Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that blends tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and creamy sauce into one easy meal. If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe that fills the house with a savory aroma, this is it.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish (7×11-inch)
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen hash browns thawed slightly, about 8 ounces
- 2-3 cups cooked chicken cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup bacon bits or crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, for the casserole
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup condensed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables thawed slightly
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
Topping
- 12-14 crackers Ritz crackers crushed
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cooked chicken, bacon bits, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, thawed mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and dried thyme.
- Stir until all ingredients are well coated.
- Grease a 7×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- In a small bowl, crush the Ritz crackers and mix with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the cracker and cheese topping evenly over the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe is flexible! Swap in different vegetables or cheese varieties to suit your taste.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
⚠️ Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is estimated based on automated calculations and should be viewed as an approximation. These values are offered as a helpful reference and may vary depending on specific ingredients and brands used. For the most accurate results, please consult your own nutritional data or preferred brand values.
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Total Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Protein | 25 g |