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❤️ Why you'll love it
- Creamy casserole with amazing flavor
- An easy meal that's done in under an hour
- Though made with simple ingredients, it's a true crowd-pleaser
This delicious chicken hash brown casserole is rich, comforting, and packed with savory ranch flavor.
Inspired by the popular Southern funeral potatoes, this easy casserole recipe comes together quickly, making it a complete meal that the whole family will crave.
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Combine all ingredients, except the cornflakes and melted butter.
- Add the filling to the casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.
- Combine the cornflakes and melted butter in a large bowl.
- Spread the mixture onto the casserole and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
🥫 Storage
Refrigerator: You can store leftover cheesy hashbrown casserole in an airtight container for up to three days.
Freezer: To freeze, allow the casserole to fully cool and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a sealable freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. Then, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheating: Reheat the chicken hashbrown casserole in a 350F degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat individual portions in the microwave.
📖 Variations
- Ground Beef or Turkey: If you don't have chicken on hand, ground beef and turkey can be used instead. Shrimp is another tasty option.
- Sour Cream: You can also use light or fat-free Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream for a healthier version.
- Cheese: Feel free to swap out the shredded cheddar cheese with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or another favorite flavor.
- Veggies: Add in vegetables such as peas, corn, broccoli, or bell peppers to make this a heartier meal.
- Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: To make your own ranch dressing mix, combine ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, and dill weed. Whisk it together with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper.
- For a crunchier topping, sprinkle crushed potato chips, crushed tortilla chips, or panko breadcrumbs on top of the casserole, instead of Ritz crackers, before baking it.
💭 Things to know
Expert Tip: For best results, shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese usually contains a starchy coating to keep it from sticking together in the bag. This can prevent the cheese from melting super well.
- To keep the food from sticking to the casserole dish while baking, spray it with cooking spray, first.
- For easier cleanup, line the casserole dish with parchment paper or foil.
- If you don't have hashbrowns on hand, you can also use cubed potatoes, canned potatoes, or even frozen potato cubes. Just make sure that they are cooked before adding them to the casserole dish.
Try this classic chicken potato chip casserole, too!
👩🍳 FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the casserole up to 24 hours before baking it. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake, then add 5-10 minutes of extra baking time if needed.
You can add cooked bacon or vegetables, such as peas, corn, and bell peppers. This will provide extra flavor and texture to the hearty meal.
Sure, you can use cream cheese in place of sour cream for a richer flavor. However, cream cheese is thicker than sour cream so it needs to be thinned. You can use 2 tablespoons of buttermilk, milk, or water.
Yes, you can use pre-cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken in this recipe.
You can substitute with a mix of half chicken broth and half sour cream, or use a combination of cheese, butter, and flour to make a roux. Another option is to blend cooked vegetables such as mushrooms, celery, and onions with chicken stock for a creamy soup base.
This casserole can be made into a gluten-free comfort food meal if you use a gluten-free cream of chicken soup or substitution. Always double-check the ingredients on all products to make sure they are certified gluten-free.
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📞 The last word
Y'all, I couldn't stop picking at the crunchy, buttery topping. Squeeze this into your meal plan for this week and let me know what you think!
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📖 Recipe
Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
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- 30 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken, leftover or rotisserie is great
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 10.75 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups Corn Flakes, crushed
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- green onions, sliced - for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Add hash browns, onion, chicken, and shredded cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, condensed soup, and ranch dressing mix.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Pour this mixture over the potato mixture and fold in until everything is covered in sauce.
- Spoon potato mixture into a 9x13x2 inch baking dish that's been sprayed with no-stick cooking spray.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed Corn Flakes with the melted butter.
- Toss to coat.
- Spread the cornflake mixture over the top of the casserole and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For best results, shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese usually contains a starchy coating to keep it from sticking together in the bag. This can prevent the cheese from melting super well.
- To keep the food from sticking to the casserole dish while baking, spray it with cooking spray, first.
- For easier cleanup, line the casserole dish with parchment paper or foil.
- If you don't have hashbrowns on hand, you can also use cubed potatoes, canned potatoes, or even frozen potato cubes. Just make sure that they are cooked before adding them to the casserole dish.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
dee says
dear marye I make this without the ranch dressing so i'm going to make yours because mine taste a litte bland and I love your recipes I use so many thru the month I will lel you know HUGS