Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

Here’s a hearty and comforting recipe for a Chicken Hashbrown Casserole — creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or a family dinner.

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🧀🍗 Chicken Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

🍽️ Servings: 6–8

⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour

(15 min prep + 45 min bake)

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie works great!)

• 1 (30 oz) bag frozen hashbrowns, thawed

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup chopped onion (optional)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)

• 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers (for topping)

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2. Mix casserole base:
   In a large bowl, combine:

   • Cream of chicken soup

   • Sour cream

   • Milk

   • Cheese

   • Onion (if using)

   • Garlic powder, salt, and pepper

3. Add chicken & hashbrowns:

   • Fold in shredded chicken and thawed hashbrowns until everything is well coated.

4. Assemble:

   • Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

5. Top it off:

   • In a small bowl, mix melted butter with crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers.

   • Sprinkle the buttery topping evenly over the casserole.

6. Bake:

   • Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.

7. Cool & serve:

   • Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

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🔄 Variations & Add-ins:

• Add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.

• Mix in frozen peas or broccoli for a veggie boost.

• Swap cheddar for pepper jack or Monterey Jack for a little kick.

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Would you like a printable version or a shortcut version using a rotisserie chicken and pre-shredded ingredients?