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Cheesy Chicken & Hashbrown Casserole – Comfort Food at Its Best!

This Cheesy Chicken & Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and crispy hashbrowns, it’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

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
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  3. Step 2: Prepare the Mixture
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Step 3: Assemble the Casserole
  7. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. If using the topping, mix the crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
  10. Step 4: Bake
  11. 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.
  12. Step 5: Serve
  13. 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.