Hashbrown Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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1 package (30–32 oz) frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
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1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
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½ cup melted butter
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup crushed cornflakes or crackers (optional topping)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Mix the base:
In a large bowl, combine the hashbrowns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, onion (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended. -
Add the chicken and cheese:
Fold in the cooked chicken and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. -
Transfer to the baking dish:
Spread the mixture evenly. -
Topping:
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top.
If desired, add a layer of crushed cornflakes or crackers for crunch. -
Bake:
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and lightly golden. -
Rest and serve:
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Tips
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Substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery for variation.
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Add peas, broccoli, or mixed vegetables for a one-pan meal.
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Rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
If you want, I can also make:
• A lighter version
• A spicy version
• A slow-cooker version
• A short, blog-ready intro
Just tell me!