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Chicken Hashbrown Casserole: Hearty Comfort with Creamy Sauce and Crispy Topping

Name: Chicken Hashbrown Casserole: Hearty Comfort with Creamy Sauce and Crispy Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen hash browns (thawed slightly, about 8 ounces); 2 cups cooked chicken (cut into bite-size pieces); 0.25 cup bacon bits (or crumbled cooked bacon); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for the casserole); 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (condensed); 0.5 cup milk; 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (thawed slightly); 0.13 teaspoon dried thyme; 12 crackers Ritz crackers (about half a sleeve, crushed for topping); 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping)

By Isabella QuinnAug 18, 2026

Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and a creamy sauce into a simple, crowd-pleasing meal. This dish features layers of cheese and vegetables, providing both flavor and texture that appeals to all ages. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it offers a savory aroma that fills your home while being easy to prepare and clean up. With just a handful of basic ingredients, it's a satisfying option for any evening.

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60 min total4 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•3 cups frozen hash browns (thawed slightly, about 8 ounces)
•2 cups cooked chicken (cut into bite-size pieces)
•0.25 cup bacon bits (or crumbled cooked bacon)
•1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for the casserole)
•10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (condensed)
•0.5 cup milk
•12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (thawed slightly)
•0.13 teaspoon dried thyme
•12 crackers Ritz crackers (about half a sleeve, crushed for topping)
•0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping)

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cooked chicken pieces, bacon bits, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, thawed frozen vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and dried thyme.
3
Mix well until each ingredient is evenly coated.
4
Grease a 7x11-inch baking dish and spread the hash brown mixture evenly in the dish.
5
In a small bowl, crush the Ritz crackers and stir in the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
6
Sprinkle the cracker and cheese mixture evenly over the hash brown mixture.
7
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
8
Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
9
Let the casserole rest for about 10–15 minutes before serving.