Ultimate Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is pure comfort food, combining tender chicken, creamy potatoes, smoky bacon, and plenty of melted cheddar in one hearty baked dish. A buttery, crunchy topping gives every serving the perfect contrast between a creamy center and crisp golden crust.
The filling comes together easily with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and a simple blend of savory seasonings. Thawed shredded hashbrowns soak up all that creamy goodness as they bake, while diced onion adds flavor and texture without making the casserole complicated.
Chicken makes this casserole substantial enough to serve as a complete meal, and crumbled bacon adds a smoky, salty bite throughout. Cheddar is mixed into the filling as well as sprinkled over the top, ensuring there’s plenty of gooey melted cheese in every scoop.
Finished with buttery crushed cornflakes or crackers, this family-friendly casserole is ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and casual gatherings. It’s also a great way to transform leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken into an easy meal that can feed a crowd.
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Crispy Topping
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, optional
