Description
Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a warm and hearty dish that brings comfort to any occasion. With its delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy soup, crispy hash browns, and a crunchy topping of cheddar cheese and Ritz crackers, this casserole is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or brunch gatherings. Its quick preparation time makes it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. This recipe is flexible too; customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for a personal touch. Serve it hot and watch as it becomes a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 12–14 Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
- Grease a baking dish and spread the mixture evenly.
- Mix crushed Ritz crackers with additional cheddar cheese and sprinkle on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let 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: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg