Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and savory Chicken and Hashbrown Casserole. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck, this easy-to-make dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or cornflakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, melted butter, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Fold in the shredded hash browns and cooked chicken until evenly coated.
- Prepare the casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Optionally, mix the crushed crackers or cornflakes with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is perfect for using leftover rotisserie chicken.
- To prepare ahead, assemble the casserole and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- For a creamier texture, add a few tablespoons of milk to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
