Description
This Comforting Chicken and Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate family favorite, combining creamy, cheesy goodness with hearty chicken and crispy hashbrowns. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings!
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 package (20 ounces) frozen hashbrowns (thawed)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: ¼ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for added crunch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare the casserole mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, thawed hashbrowns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the chicken and hashbrown mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole. If you like extra crunch, add the breadcrumbs or crushed crackers on top as well.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your comforting, creamy chicken and hashbrown casserole!
Notes
- You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- To make this dish even more flavorful, you can add sautéed onions, bell peppers, or bacon bits to the casserole mixture.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or skip the topping altogether.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg