Chicken and Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
This comforting Chicken and Hashbrown Casserole combines tender rotisserie chicken, crispy hashbrowns, mixed vegetables, and creamy soups into a hearty baked dish topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole is easy to prepare and delivers layers of satisfying flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 4–5 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables
Starch
- 30 oz frozen hashbrowns
Dairy and Soups
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tbsp butter (for topping, melted)
Seasonings and Toppings
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers (for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Chicken: Spread the chopped cooked chicken evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming the base layer of the casserole.
- Add Vegetables: Sprinkle the frozen mixed vegetables evenly over the chicken layer to add color and nutrition.
- Mix Soups and Hashbrowns: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, seasoning salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a smooth mixture. Gently fold in the frozen hashbrowns until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Assemble Casserole: Spoon the creamy hashbrown mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetable layers in the baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Add Cracker Topping: Crumble half a sleeve of Ritz crackers evenly over the top of the casserole for a crunchy topping.
- Butter Crumbs: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it evenly over the crumbled crackers to help them brown and crisp during baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped chives or green onion if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh rotisserie chicken for a flavorful and tender protein base.
- Frozen mixed vegetables can be substituted with fresh or your favorite vegetable blend.
- Adjust seasoning salt and black pepper to taste or dietary needs.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking—watch carefully to prevent burning.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; bake an additional 10 minutes if baking from cold.
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