Cheesy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

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🥔🧀 Cheesy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

Servings: 6–8

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 45–50 min

Total: ~1 hour

🛒 Ingredients

Casserole:

  • 1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns (thawed)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (you can mix sharp and mild)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping (optional but delicious):

  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven

  • Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.

2. Mix the casserole

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine:
    • Cream of chicken soup
    • Sour cream
    • Milk
    • Melted butter
    • Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
    • (Add diced onion if using)
  2. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add the hashbrowns, shredded chicken, and 1 ½ cups of cheese.
  4. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.

3. Transfer to baking dish

  • Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 9×13 pan.

4. Add topping (optional but highly recommended)

  1. In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes (or Ritz cracker crumbs) with 1/4 cup melted butter.
  2. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

5. Bake

  • Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top during the last 5 minutes for an extra cheesy finish.

6. Serve

  • Let rest for 10 minutes before serving — this helps it set up.
  • Serve with a side salad, green beans, or steamed broccoli for a balanced meal.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add veggies: Mix in peas, diced bell peppers, or broccoli for color and nutrition.
  • Add bacon: Crumbled cooked bacon or ham adds smoky flavor.
  • Make it spicy: Stir in a little hot sauce, cayenne, or pepper jack cheese.
  • Prep ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready (add ~10 min to bake time).

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