Easy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole – Creamy Cheesy One-Dish Comfort Bake
Creamy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a comforting baked dish made with chicken, hash browns, vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce, topped with buttery crackers and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed slightly (about 8 oz)
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- Topping:
- 12–14 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix hash browns, chicken, bacon bits, 1 cup cheddar, vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and thyme in a large bowl.
- Spread mixture evenly into a greased 7×11-inch baking dish.
- Combine crushed Ritz crackers with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and sprinkle over casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure hash browns are slightly thawed for even cooking.
- You can substitute turkey or omit bacon if preferred.
- Add extra cheese for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving