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Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

ThisChicken Hashbrown Casseroleis a creamy, cheesy, and satisfying comfort food dish. Packed with tender chicken, crispy hash browns, and a crunchy cracker topping, it’s a family favorite that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cupsfrozen hash browns, thawed slightly (about8 ounces)2–3cups cooked chicken, diced1/4 cupbacon bits1 cupshredded cheddar cheese1(10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1/2 cupmilk12 ouncesfrozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly1/8 teaspoondried thyme
  • 2–3cups cooked chicken, diced1/4 cupbacon bits1 cupshredded cheddar cheese1(10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1/2 cupmilk12 ouncesfrozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly1/8 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1/4 cupbacon bits1 cupshredded cheddar cheese1(10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1/2 cupmilk12 ouncesfrozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly1/8 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese1(10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1/2 cupmilk12 ouncesfrozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly1/8 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1(10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1/2 cupmilk12 ouncesfrozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly1/8 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1/2 cupmilk12 ouncesfrozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly1/8 teaspoondried thyme
  • 12 ouncesfrozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly1/8 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoondried thyme
  • 12–14Ritz crackers (abouthalf asleeve), crushed1/2 cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cupshredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to400°F (200°C).
  2. 2️⃣Prepare the mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, cooked chicken, bacon bits, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and thyme. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.3️⃣Assemble the casserole: Lightly grease a7×11-inch(or similarly sized) baking dish. Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the dish, smoothing out the top.4️⃣Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the remaining1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the casserole.5️⃣Bake (covered): Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for30 minutes.6️⃣Bake (uncovered): Remove the foil and bake for an additional15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.7️⃣Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for10–15 minutesbefore serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to firm up slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
  3. 3️⃣Assemble the casserole: Lightly grease a7×11-inch(or similarly sized) baking dish. Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the dish, smoothing out the top.4️⃣Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the remaining1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the casserole.5️⃣Bake (covered): Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for30 minutes.6️⃣Bake (uncovered): Remove the foil and bake for an additional15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.7️⃣Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for10–15 minutesbefore serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to firm up slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
  4. 4️⃣Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the remaining1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the casserole.
  5. 5️⃣Bake (covered): Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for30 minutes.6️⃣Bake (uncovered): Remove the foil and bake for an additional15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.7️⃣Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for10–15 minutesbefore serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to firm up slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
  6. 6️⃣Bake (uncovered): Remove the foil and bake for an additional15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.7️⃣Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for10–15 minutesbefore serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to firm up slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
  7. 7️⃣Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for10–15 minutesbefore serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to firm up slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Customizations: Swap out the mixed vegetables for your favorites, such as peas, carrots, or broccoli.Chicken options: Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience, but leftover turkey or shredded chicken breast can also be used.Ritz cracker substitution: Panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes can be used as a topping for a different texture.Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to3 daysor frozen for up to3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Chicken options: Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience, but leftover turkey or shredded chicken breast can also be used.Ritz cracker substitution: Panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes can be used as a topping for a different texture.Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to3 daysor frozen for up to3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Ritz cracker substitution: Panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes can be used as a topping for a different texture.Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to3 daysor frozen for up to3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to3 daysor frozen for up to3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

  • Author: Chef Stella