Description
This Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, crispy hash browns, savory bacon, and creamy cheese, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 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 (thawed)
For the Topping:
- 12–14 crushed Ritz crackers
- Additional shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, diced chicken, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and thyme. Mix well.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 7×11-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with additional shredded cheddar cheese; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables and add your favorite seasonings for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Hashbrown Casserole, Casserole Recipe, Chicken Casserole
