Chicken Hash Brown Casserole
This chicken hash brown casserole is the perfect meal to feed a hungry family or bring to any potluck. This rich, creamy casserole is loaded with chicken, hash brown potatoes, and cheese. It's delicious, easy, and hearty!
One thing I learned early on about kids when I became a mother is how hungry they are. They are ravenous at all times, so I need dishes that can feed those little bottomless pits. Casseroles like this one are the perfect option. This delicious chicken hash brown casserole is hearty, full of flavor, and satisfies even your hungriest family members. It's also easy to make which is a HUGE bonus!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's quick, easy, and budget-friendly.
- It only takes a handful of ingredients to make.
- It's meaty, cheesy, and creamy - the classic casserole trifecta.
- It can feed a hungry family or hungry potluck partygoers.
Top Tip
There's absolutely no need to defrost your vegetables. Baking the casserole will cook them to perfection from frozen.
Ingredients
You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe, and you'll find them all in next to no time at your local grocery store.
All the ingredients are listed here, but you'll find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Shredded, cooked chicken
- Frozen vegetables
- Shredded cheese, divided
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cream of chicken soup
- Frozen shredded hash browns
Instructions
This recipe is a marvel of simplicity. The entire thing is mostly a matter of mixing and baking. There's nothing to it! You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.
The recipe highlights are right here. Check the recipe card at the end of the post for the specific instructions, however.
1: Combine everything except the chicken, soup, and hash browns in a bowl and mix.
2: Add the soup and stir, then stir in the hashbrowns.
3: Add to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until melty and golden.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can make this casserole with shredded beef or pork, ham, or almost any leftover meat you have on hand.
- Switch things up by using your favorite frozen vegetables.
- For a kick of heat and extra flavor, try adding diced jalapeno peppers.
- Add smokiness with crumbled bacon.
- Change the cream soup you use to create different flavor variations in your casserole.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Large wooden spoon
- 9x13 baking dish
- Foil
- Can opener
Storage
Refrigerator: Store for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Store for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
Reheat: Place the casserole in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes until heated through.
What to Serve with Chicken Hash Brown Casserole
This casserole is a full meal in and of itself. I like to keep things light and serve this casserole with:
- A side salad
- Crusty bread
- Garlic bread
- Garlic knots
- Bread sticks
- Texas toast
- Fruit salad for dessert
Tips:
- It's important to mix the base ingredients first to ensure they're fully combined before adding the cream soup.
- Add the chicken and hash browns last for the best ingredient distribution.
- Bake the dish covered until the last 10 minutes. This allows the cheese to get bubbly and slightly golden without burning.
- Don't defrost your vegetables before mixing the casserole. It isn't necessary, and defrosting them will actually make them cook too fast and become mushy.
FAQ
Chicken hash brown casserole is a variation of classic hash brown casserole made with the base casserole ingredients of hash browns, creamed soup, and cheese. Then, I add shredded chicken and frozen vegetables.
This is a super versatile casserole, and you can add pretty much any frozen vegetables you like. Mixed vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, and even stir fry mixes all work well. You can even mix and match your frozen vegetables.
You can use any cream soup you like to create different flavor variations. They all work well!
You sure can! Place the cold casserole dish in the oven and then preheat to 350. This helps prevent cracking of the baking dish. Then, bake until heated through. It will normally take about an hour if reheating from frozen.
More Chicken Recipes
Chicken Hash Brown Casserole
This chicken hash brown casserole is full of flavor, not work! Rich and cheesy, this casserole feeds an crowd with very little effort.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 12 oz frozen vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheese, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 - 10.5 oz cans cream of chicken
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, frozen vegetables, 1 cup shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add cream of chicken and stir again.
- Add shredded hash browns and stir until everything is combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over top.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 50 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 630Total Fat 40gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 25gCholesterol 82mgSodium 1691mgCarbohydrates 45gFiber 5gSugar 3gProtein 25g
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