Description
A creamy and comforting Chicken Hashbrown Casserole loaded with cheesy hashbrowns, veggies, and topped with a crunchy cracker topping.
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed slightly (about 8 ounces)
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- ¼ cup bacon bits
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
For the Topping:
- 12–14 Ritz crackers (about half a sleeve), crushed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, chicken, bacon bits, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and thyme. Stir until well mixed.
3. Lightly grease a 7×11-inch (or similar-sized) baking dish. Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the dish.
4. In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
7. Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Feel free to substitute the mixed vegetables with your favorite frozen veggies.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped green chilies to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, hashbrown casserole, comfort food, family dinner