Description
A comforting and creamy casserole featuring tender chicken, crispy hashbrowns, and nacho cheese flavors baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce or cheese dip
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced green chilies (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded hashbrowns, cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, green chilies, onion, tomatoes (if using), chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot green chilies.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg