Loaded Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
A comforting and hearty casserole featuring crispy hashbrowns, juicy chicken, and melty cheese topped with crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen hashbrowns
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels.
- Add the shredded or diced chicken to the skillet with leftover drippings and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the hashbrowns, chicken, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream, mixing until evenly coated.
- Gently pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with extra cheddar cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add your favorite garnishes like parsley or green onions. Experiment with variations like vegetarian options or spicy twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, hashbrowns, comfort food, easy dinner