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Hash Brown Chicken Casserole Recipe

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This classic Hash Brown Casserole is a comforting, creamy, and cheesy dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Featuring shredded hash browns, tender cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, and a crispy Ritz cracker topping, it bakes to golden perfection and delivers rich flavors with a satisfying texture.

Ingredients

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Casserole Base

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup OR approx. 2 cups homemade cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 26-ounce package frozen shredded hash browns
  • 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables

Cheese and Topping

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Creamy Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth. Season this creamy mixture with salt and black pepper to your taste preferences.
  3. Add Main Ingredients: Gently fold in the shredded hash browns, cooked chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and the frozen mixed vegetables. Mix just until everything is evenly combined without breaking up the hash browns too much.
  4. Assemble Casserole: Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top, followed by a generous layer of crushed Ritz crackers to add a crunchy finish.
  5. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 1 hour. The casserole should be bubbly, the cheese melted, and the cracker topping golden brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. This resting time helps it set and makes serving easier.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade version for a fresher taste and to control ingredients.
  • Feel free to swap chicken for turkey or omit meat for a vegetarian version.
  • Ensure hash browns are fully thawed to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
  • Ritz cracker topping can be replaced with breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes for variation.
  • This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

Keywords: hash brown casserole, cheesy casserole, chicken casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, baked casserole

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