The Ultimate Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
This Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner or potluck! Loaded with tender chicken, crispy hashbrowns, and a golden, bubbly topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser you won’t want to miss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen hashbrowns (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Topping:
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- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or cornflakes)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Make the Creamy Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Stir in shredded chicken and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the Casserole: Add frozen hashbrowns to the bowl and mix until evenly coated. Spread the mixture into the greased 9×13 dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole for a crispy topping.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- You can use cornflakes instead of Ritz crackers for a different crunch.
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked when you’re ready to serve.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn to make it a one-pan meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of casserole
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg