Cheesy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

Creamy, golden, and pure comfort food—perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or make-ahead meals

⏱ Time

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 45–50 minutes
Total: ~1 hour

🍽 Servings

6–8 servings

🧾 Ingredients

Main

1 (30 oz / 850 g) bag frozen hashbrowns (shredded or diced), thawed
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp preferred)
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Colby-Jack (optional, for extra melt)

Sauce

1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
3 tbsp melted butter

Seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

Topping (optional but recommended)

½ cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
2 tbsp melted butter
1–2 tbsp chopped parsley (garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make the creamy base
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and melted butter.
Season & mix
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add hashbrowns, cooked chicken, and 1½ cups of cheese. Mix well.
Assemble
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Add crunchy topping (optional)
- Toss crushed cornflakes/crackers with melted butter.
- Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
Bake
- Cover loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15–20 more minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
Rest & serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.

🥗 Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Approx.)

Calories: 420 kcal
Protein: 26 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 720 mg

(Values vary by cheese and soup brand used)

🌰 Allergen Information

Contains: Dairy (cheese, sour cream, butter), Wheat (soup, crackers)
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free soup & topping
Nut-Free: Yes

Q & A

Q: Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hashbrowns?
✔ Yes. Grate potatoes, squeeze out excess moisture, and parboil for 5 minutes.

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
✔ Absolutely. Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake when ready.

Q: Can I freeze it?
✔ Yes. Freeze unbaked up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.

Q: What other proteins can I use?
✔ Turkey, ham, or cooked ground beef work well.

Q: How do I make it spicier?
✔ Add diced jalapeños, cayenne pepper, or pepper jack cheese.

❤️ Comfort Tip

For extra Southern-style richness, replace half the milk with heavy cream and add a sprinkle of smoked paprika on top before baking.

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