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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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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.