Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Chicken Hashbrown Casserole, a perfect blend of tender chicken, creamy soup, and crispy hash browns topped with a cheesy cracker crust. This hearty dish is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or potlucks. In just about an hour, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for added versatility!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 12–14 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, chicken, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and thyme; mix well.
- Grease a 7×11-inch baking dish and spread the mixture evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 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: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg