Description

This hearty Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a comforting, one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken, crispy hashbrowns, creamy soup, and a cheesy topping, it’s a family favorite that’s easy to make and full of flavor. The addition of bacon bits and mixed vegetables adds great texture and taste!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Casserole:

3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed slightly (about 8 ounces)
2–3 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/4 cup bacon bits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

For the Topping:

12–14 Ritz crackers (about half a sleeve), crushed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish.
Prepare the Casserole Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, diced cooked chicken, bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, thawed mixed vegetables, and dried thyme. Stir everything together until well combined.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the casserole mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and shredded cheddar cheese for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

You can make this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake.
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the casserole mixture.

Feel free to swap out the mixed vegetables for other veggies like peas, corn, or green beans based on your preferences.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chicken Casserole, Hashbrown Casserole, Comfort Food, Cheesy Casserole, Easy Casserole