Description
This Chicken Hash Brown Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners. Featuring tender cooked chicken, creamy soup and sour cream base, shredded cheddar, and crispy Ritz cracker topping, this casserole combines classic flavors in a simple baked meal that's warm, cheesy, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning or 1 envelope
- 30 ounce package frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie is suggested)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Soup Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning. Stir these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Main Ingredients: To the soup mixture, add the thawed hash browns, diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir everything thoroughly to combine evenly.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are well coated. Sprinkle this buttery cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy chicken hash brown casserole!
Notes
- For best flavor, use a rotisserie chicken or well-seasoned cooked chicken.
- Make sure hash browns are fully thawed for even cooking.
- You can substitute ranch seasoning with your favorite seasoning blend if desired.
- Feel free to add or swap frozen mixed veggies to your preference (corn, peas, carrots commonly work well).
- For a crispier topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
