🧀 Cheesy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup sour cream

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

• ½ cup melted butter

• ½ cup diced onion (optional)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers (optional topping)

• 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. Mix the Casserole Base

In a large bowl, combine:

• Cream of chicken soup

• Sour cream

• Melted butter

• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese

• Garlic powder

• Onion powder

• Salt & pepper

• Diced onion (optional)

Stir well, then fold in:

• Thawed hashbrowns

• Cooked chicken

Mix until everything is well-coated.

3. Add Topping (Optional but AMAZING)

If you want the crispy topping:

1. Mix crushed cornflakes or cracker crumbs with 2 tbsp melted butter.

2. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

4. Bake

Bake for 45–55 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top for the last 10 minutes.

⭐ Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.

• Add cooked bacon or ham for a twist.

• Sub in pepper jack cheese for a spicy version.

• If you prefer creamier texture, add an extra ½ cup sour cream.