Chicken Hash Brown Casserole

Chicken hash brown casserole is a deliciously easy classic casserole dish where all all ingredients are mixed in a large bowl and then baked. Dinner hasn't never been so easy! Hash brown potatoes with tender chicken in a creamy sauce loaded with cheese and topped with buttery cracker crumbs.

Toss your favorite veggies into the mix or top with your favorite hot sauce. This versatile casserole dish will be one that you'll be making again and again.

Jump to:

• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 👍 Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• ⌛ Make Ahead
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 👩‍🍳 Variations
• 💬 FAQs
• 📣 Related Recipes
• More Chicken Casseroles
• Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• An easy recipe that you can make with leftover chicken.
• The Ritz crackers topping makes this an irresistible kid-friendly weeknight dinner.
• Hearty casserole that is a complete meal by itself.
• Tastes even better the next day.

Each bite of this hearty dish will leave you wanting more. In fact you may want to double the recipe as even your kid's will be asking for seconds.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a large bowl mix together hash browns, bell pepper, chicken, cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk and cream of chicken soup. Adjust seasoning.
2. Spoon the mixture evenly in your prepared baking dish. Covered with foil and bake in the center of your oven for 30-40 minutes.
3. While the casserole dish is baking combine crushed crackers with melted butter and toss to coat.
4. Spread the crackers mixture over the top of the casserole and return to oven for another 10-15 minutes or until top is golden brown and dish is bubbly.

👍 Tips

• Using bell pepper is not something authentic to this recipe, you can skip it if you do not like but it really makes the dish more flavorful.
• You can use any leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken in this recipe.
• Start with ¼ cup of milk and add more if you feel the mixture is too thick.
• If you do not have sour cream you can use Greek yogurt or cream cheese for a richer casserole.

🧺 Storage

Place leftover casserole in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. You can freeze leftovers by wrapping tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

⌛ Make Ahead

Assemble then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. When ready to bake, take the dish out on the counter to come to room temperature then proceed with the recipe.

🍽️ Serve With

• Hash brown chicken casserole can be served alone as it's a hearty dish or with a side salad, veggies, corn bread or rolls.
• End a tasty creamy meal like this with a pop or two of these delicious Cake Popsicles.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• For a heartier dish you can load the casserole with many vegetables or a combination of them. Try celery, peas, corn, cut up broccoli..etc.
• Use your preferred condensed cream of soup or make your own cream of chicken soup substitute.
• Swap out buttery crackers for unsweetened Corn Flakes or crushed potato chips.

💬 FAQs

📣 Related Recipes

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More Chicken Casseroles

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