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Hashbrown Chicken Casserole Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic

A Comfort Food Classic Recipe
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This Hashbrown Chicken Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish combining tender shredded chicken, crispy hashbrowns, and a creamy cheesy sauce baked to golden perfection. It’s a classic comfort food perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Cheese Mixture

  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Vegetables

  • 1 (30‑oz) package frozen hashbrown potatoes
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

Sauce

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 (10.5‑oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Topping

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prep ingredients: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and shred the cooked chicken if it’s not already shredded. Pat the frozen hashbrowns dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better texture.
  2. Make the creamy sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, whole milk, condensed cream of chicken soup, and melted butter until smooth. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Let the sauce sit for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Combine chicken and cheese with sauce: Add the shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce. Gently fold the mixture until the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
  4. Assemble the casserole: Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish. Spread the hashbrowns evenly over the bottom. Spoon the chicken and sauce mixture evenly over the hashbrowns and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  5. Bake and finish: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the cheese on top is a deep golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking. Remove from oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped chives or green onions before serving.

Notes

  • To reduce moisture in the casserole, make sure to pat the frozen hashbrowns dry before assembling.
  • You can substitute the condensed cream of chicken soup with a homemade béchamel sauce to make it fresher.
  • Chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can be added for extra flavor.
  • Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced cheesy taste.
  • This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated; bake it right before serving, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if chilled.

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