Easy Chicken Hash Brown Casserole
A warm and comforting casserole perfect for a family meal, featuring tender chicken, hash browns, and mixed vegetables, all baked to golden perfection.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounce) undiluted or 2 cups homemade
- 1 cup sour cream (light sour cream can be used for a healthier twist!)
- 0.5 cup milk
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 package frozen shredded hash browns (26 ounce)
- 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken (like rotisserie chicken for ease)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (12 ounce)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (or whole wheat crackers for a healthier option)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk. Stir until smooth. Season lightly with salt and a dash of black pepper.
- Gently fold in the frozen hash browns, cooked chicken, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and the frozen mixed vegetables. Mix gently until everything is well combined and coated.
- Pour the wholesome mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole, followed by the crushed crackers for a lovely golden crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the cheese is beautifully melted, the crackers are golden brown, and the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set nicely for easy scooping!
Notes
Feel free to use light sour cream or whole wheat crackers for a healthier twist. The nutrition information per serving is: Calories: 346, Total Carbs: 12g, Net Carbs: 11g, Fats: 25g, Protein: 18g.
