Delicious Chicken Hashbrown Casserole has loads of tender chicken in a creamy sauce with cheesy hashbrowns and crispy bacon! This easy recipe screams comfort.
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This is one of the best casseroles to make, and your entire family will love it. It is the perfect recipe for busy nights because the prep time for chicken hashbrown casserole is so quick!
Many recipes use cream of chicken soup, but in this loaded version, we're adding sour cream and cream cheese instead!
Hashbrown chicken casserole is an awesome comfort food dish and a delicious recipe for potlucks, too. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
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- Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs work great in this recipe. To save time, use leftover diced chicken breast, slow cooker pulled chicken, or store-bought rotisserie chicken
- Bacon: Crispy and smoky, bacon delivers a burst of salty goodness and a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy ingredients.
- Cheese: Cheddar brings a tangy, sharp bite, while Monterey Jack offers a smooth, melty creaminess. Together, they create a cheesy duo that's both bold and mellow, making every bite irresistibly gooey.
- Cream Cheese: This adds a luxuriously smooth texture and a tangy richness that elevates the casserole to the next level of creamy comfort.
- Sour Cream: Adds a little tanginess to the casserole and enhances the creaminess but also balances out the savory flavors with its slight tartness.
- Butter: Adds a decadent and velvety finish to the creamy sauce.
- Water: Helps keep the sauce from getting too thick. You can also use chicken stock.
- Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes: Look for shredded potatoes in your grocery store freezer section. You do not need to thaw these before cooking.
- Seasonings: Store-bought or homemade ranch seasoning mix, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Garnish: Sliced green onions are optional, but they add a mild onion flavor, some freshness, and a pop of color to the casserole.
Variations
- Add a teaspoon of garlic powder to the sour cream mixture for extra flavor.
- For an added crunch, sprinkle a cup of corn flakes, bread crumbs, or crushed butter crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
- Add chopped vegetables to the dish, such as chopped onion, bell pepper, or sliced mushrooms. Mixed veggies like corn, carrots, peas, or broccoli are also great additions.
- Add buffalo wing sauce to the sour cream mixture to make Buffalo Chicken Hashbrown Casserole.
- Leave the chicken out for the perfect side dish instead of a main meal.
Ang's Recipe Tips
Use slow cooker shredded chicken or grocery store rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time.
Spread the hashbrowns evenly and layer your ingredients so that you get a little of everything in each bite.
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Storage
To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions on high in 30-second intervals. Alternatively, you can cover the dish with foil and reheat it in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes.
To Freeze: Prepare the casserole and cover with aluminum foil. Be sure to label. The casserole will keep for 3-4 months in the freezer.
To Thaw: Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight.
Make Ahead
This easy casserole recipe can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge until you're ready to bake it.
How to Use Leftovers
Breakfast Upgrade: Reheat a portion and top with a fried egg for a protein-packed breakfast.
Casserole Crumble: Crumble the leftovers and mix with scrambled eggs or serve over a bed of greens for a quick lunch.
Wrap It Up: Roll it up in a tortilla with some fresh veggies for a delicious, portable meal.
Serving Suggestions
Top individual servings with green onions, additional sour cream, and bacon—after all, it is a loaded casserole!
My favorite side dish to serve with this is Garlic Green Beans, Broccoli, or a light salad. Add some rolls for a complete meal. This fruit salad is an easy side dish, too.
For more ideas, check out this post on what to serve with chicken casserole.
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Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons store-bought or Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 2 cups diced chicken
- 10 slices cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese divided
- 1 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter melted
- ½ cup water
- 1 30 oz. frozen hash brown potatoes
- sliced green onions optional
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
- Lightly spray or grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and half of the shredded cheese.1 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Mix together the sour cream, ranch dressing mix, half of the crispy bacon, melted butter, and water.2 tablespoons store-bought or Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix, 10 slices cooked bacon, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup butter, ½ cup water
- Then, stir in the cooked chicken and the frozen hash browns.2 cups diced chicken, 1 30 oz. frozen hash brown potatoes
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and top withthe remaining cheese and bacon.1 cup Monterey jack cheese, 10 slices cooked bacon
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.sliced green onions optional, kosher salt and black pepper
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Notes
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- Add a teaspoon of garlic powder to the sour cream mixture for extra flavor.
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- For an added crunch, sprinkle a cup of cornflakes, bread crumbs, or crushed butter crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
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- Add chopped veggies to the dish, such as chopped onion or bell pepper. Mixed veggies like corn, carrots, peas, or broccoli are also great additions.
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- Add buffalo wing sauce to the sour cream mixture to make Buffalo Chicken Hashbrown Casserole.
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- Leave the chicken out for the perfect side dish instead of a main meal.
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Meal Planning
Want to add this recipe to your meal plan? Download our free printable meal plan here.
This recipe is included in Meal Plan 44 along with:
- homemade chicken tenders
- bourbon chicken
- potato soup
- slow cooker taco beef
- sweet potato casserole
- pancake bundt cake
... and more!
👉 Be sure to check out all our meal plan ideas here.
Donna says
I've made chicken hashbrown casserole, but it's been a long time. This looks so good that I need to make it again!
Michelle Bauer says
As I am a Pescatarian I use Morningstar Veggie Bacon & Quorn Chicken alternative pieces in this recipe. Also, I like using a 5-Italian Cheese Blend of shredded cheeses in a lot of my recipes but kept to the Monterey & Sharp Cheddar for this one.
Leela says
I love thick cut bacon so that's what I use when I make this.
Tami Vollenweider says
I have a casserole similar to this with ham! I'd love to try it with chicken and especially the added ranch dressing. It really sounds so rich and creamy. Anything is better too with bacon added!
Samantha Murch says
I usually make hashbrown casserole with hamburger but I will definitely try it with chicken after seeing this recipe!
Jodi W says
I made this chicken hashbrown casserole and will be making it again soon because my whole family loved it.
Amber says
Is it 2 cups total of cheeses or 2 cups of each kind of cheese? Thank you
Ang Paris says
Hi Amber, you'll need 1 cup of each type of cheese, with a little of each reserved for the top of the casserole. Enjoy!