Looking for an easy, hearty, and absolutely delicious dinner? This Cheesy Chicken & Hashbrown Casserole is a classic dish that brings together the comforting flavors of tender chicken, cheesy goodness, and golden hashbrowns. It’s perfect for potlucks, busy weeknights, or when you just need some good old-fashioned comfort food.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- 9×13-inch casserole dish
- Spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Step 2: Prepare the Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the thawed hashbrowns, shredded chicken, diced onion, bell pepper (if using), and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
Step 3: Assemble the Casserole
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- If using the topping, mix the crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
Step 4: Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Step 5: Serve
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and pair with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with an extra can of cream of chicken soup if you prefer.
- Add cooked bacon bits or diced ham for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, mix in diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Double the recipe and freeze half for an easy meal later.
This Cheesy Chicken & Hashbrown Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Creamy, cheesy, and full of hearty ingredients, it’s a dinner that hits all the right notes. Perfect for busy nights or weekend gatherings, this casserole is the definition of feel-good food!
Cheesy Chicken & Hashbrown Casserole – Comfort Food at Its Best!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- 9x13-inch casserole dish
- Spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
- 1 30 oz bag frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper optional
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs optional topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Step 2: Prepare the Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the thawed hashbrowns, shredded chicken, diced onion, bell pepper (if using), and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
- Step 3: Assemble the Casserole
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- If using the topping, mix the crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Step 4: Bake
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
- Step 5: Serve
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and pair with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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