Easy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole Recipe for Busy Nights
Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that blends tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and creamy sauce into one easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed slightly (about 8 ounces)
- 2-3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (for the casserole)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (condensed)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- 12-14 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cooked chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, thawed mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and dried thyme. Stir until all ingredients are well coated.
3. Grease a 7×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
4. Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
5. In a small bowl, crush the Ritz crackers and mix with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
6. Sprinkle the cracker and cheese topping evenly over the casserole.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.
9. Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe is flexible! Swap in different vegetables or cheese varieties to suit your taste.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/easy-chicken-hashbrown-casserole/