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Chicken Hashbrown Casserole, a creamy and delicious baked dish, is the perfect comfort food.

BEST CHICKEN HASHBROWN CASSEROLE RECIPE

This Chicken Hashbrown Casserole recipe transforms a potentially bland dish into a flavor-packed, comforting masterpiece. It features pre-cooked hashbrowns, moist chicken, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, resulting in a satisfying and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken about 1 pound
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons melted butter, for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • skillet
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, chopped onion, melted butter, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. If desired, combine crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers with melted butter in a small bowl and sprinkle over the cheese topping.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
  6. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the cheese to set slightly and prevents it from being too runny.

Notes

For best results, pre-cook the hashbrowns by briefly pan-frying them before adding them to the casserole. Chicken thighs are recommended for moist chicken. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a crispy topping, use crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter. For a kick of flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.