Description
Hearty Chicken and Hashbrown Casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Layers of creamy cheese, tender chicken, and crispy potatoes create a satisfying meal that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 package (567 grams / 20 ounces) frozen hashbrowns (thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup (homemade or store-bought)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend cooked chicken, thawed hashbrowns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until ingredients are uniformly combined.
- Evenly distribute the chicken and hashbrown mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a smooth, consistent layer.
- Generously scatter the remaining cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole. For added texture, sprinkle breadcrumbs or crushed crackers over the cheese layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and completely melted, bubbling cheese.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes, enabling the ingredients to set and cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of this creamy chicken and hashbrown casserole.
Notes
- Customize the casserole by swapping chicken with turkey or ham for a different protein twist that keeps the dish exciting and versatile.
- Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and crackers to make this recipe completely celiac-friendly without compromising on delicious flavor.
- Boost nutrition by adding frozen mixed vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli directly into the mixture for extra vitamins and color.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time by assembling everything except the final cheese topping, then refrigerate and bake just before serving for a convenient make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg