Description
This Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is the perfect comfort food, with layers of tender chicken, crispy hashbrowns, and a creamy sauce topped with a cheesy, buttery Ritz cracker crust. It’s hearty, flavorful, and an ideal meal for any night of the week!
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
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3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed slightly (about 8 ounces)
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2–3 cups cooked chicken, diced
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¼ cup bacon bits
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
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½ cup milk
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12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
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⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
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For the Topping:
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12–14 Ritz crackers (about half a sleeve), crushed
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish. -
Prepare the Casserole Base:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cooked chicken, bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, thawed mixed vegetables, and dried thyme. Stir everything together until well combined. -
Assemble the Casserole:
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. -
Prepare the Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole. -
Bake the Casserole:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the top is golden brown and crispy. -
Serve:
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
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Make Ahead: This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it. You may need to adjust the cooking time if it’s cold from the fridge.
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Optional Add-Ins: Feel free to add other vegetables like corn, peas, or bell peppers to customize the casserole to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken casserole, hashbrown casserole, creamy casserole, comfort food, baked casserole