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Cheesy Chicken Hash Brown Casserole with bacon, ranch, and green onions is an easy comfort food dinner recipe that the whole family will love!DINNER IN AN HOUR START TO FINISHThis Chicken Hash Brown Casserole is the ultimate family-friendly dinner thats loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, golden hash browns, and plenty of melted cheese layered in. This casserole is so comforting, so filling and very hearty. Its one of those meals that fills you up and sticks to your ribs. Its perfect for busy weeknights, to take to potlucks, or use as a make-ahead meal in your meal plan!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:What size baking dish do I need? This can be made in a 2.5 quart baking dish (either a 99-inch or an 117-inch) or it can be made in a 913-inch. It works in all of them. It is just thicker in the smaller baking dish thats all and may take just a few minutes less cooking time in the larger baking dish. How else can I serve this casserole? This is great even without the chicken if you want it to be more of a side dish. We eat this for dinner, but, it would make a yummy breakfast. Perhaps switch the chicken out for ham instead. Can I make this Chicken Hash Brown Casserole in the Crock Pot instead? I think you could you just always have to be careful with cream based dishes in the Slow Cooker. Sometimes the cream cheese can take a funky texture if the Crock Pot gets too hot but I think it might be alright here. Id cook for 4-6 hours on low. What sides should I serve with this casserole? Casseroles feel like a whole meal in themselves to me, but you can absolutely add some sides. A nice, big green salad with some bread is always a great option. You could serve with Garlic Breadsticks or some Homemade Dinner Rolls too. If you want some veggies but not a salad, go for any of your favorite vegetables or reach for one of those steamable bags of frozen vegetables that I like to keep in the freezer. How long does this casserole last? You can transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)cream cheese softened to room temperature. Need some tips? Use these Tips to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly. Dont care for cream cheese? Try using a can of Cream of Chicken Soup instead. It keeps the creaminess without having to fuss with a block of cream cheese.mayonnaise if you arent a mayo fan, you could swap out for sour cream.milkfrozen diced hash brown potatoes I have not tested this with fresh potatoes. I would think those would need to perhaps be parboiled first but I am not entirely sure to be honest. You could use the shredded potatoes instead of the cubed potatoes. salted butter melted and cooled slightly. You can use unsalted butter instead if desired.shredded triple cheddar cheese mix feel free to use whatever cheese blend you prefer.ranch seasoning mix you can use whatever brand of ranch seasoning you prefer or use some Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix.onion powdergarlic powderdiced cooked chicken I used a rotisserie chicken, but you can use any leftover chicken you have, or cook up some chicken in the Instant Pot, or some chicken thighs can be another alternative. Additionally, you can cook up any fresh chicken you have, boil some, Air Fryer Chicken, etc. bacon cooked and crumbled. I like to use freshly cooked bacon (it gives the best flavor) for this but if you need to make it quicker, you could use the microwave bacon or the bacon pieces that grocery stores sell in little bags with the salad stuff.HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN HASH BROWN CASSEROLEPreheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 2.5 quart baking dish (can also use a 913-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese with mayonnaise and milk. Add hash brown potatoes and melted butter and stir well.Then add to the bowl, one cup shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken, and half of the cooked bacon. Stir well.Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.Cover with nonstick aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.Remove from the oven and add the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and bacon. Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes (or until hash browns are fully cooked and mixture is bubbly around the edges.) Serve with sliced green onions and enjoy!CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Crock Pot Taco Hash Brown CasserolePork Chop Hash Brown CasseroleCrock Pot Kielbasa and PotatoesCrock Pot Cheesesteak Potato CasseroleCrock Pot Potato Soup (with frozen potatoes)Cowboy Hash Brown SkilletHam Hash Brown Breakfast CasseroleTexas Breakfast Hash Brown Casserole PrintChicken Hash Brown CasseroleA hearty casserole with a mix of diced chicken, potatoes, bacon and cheese.Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 50 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hourServings 8Calories 683kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature1 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream)1 cup milk32 ounce bag frozen diced hash brown potatoes cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted and cooled slightly2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese mix (divided use)1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups diced cooked chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken) pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (divided use)sliced green onion (for serving)InstructionsPreheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 2.5 quart baking dish (can also use a 913-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.In a large bowl, mix together 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup milk. Add 32 ounce bag frozen diced hash brown potatoes and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted and cooled slightly and stir well. Then add to the bowl, one cup shredded triple cheddar cheese mix, 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 cups diced cooked chicken and half of the cooked bacon. Stir well. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with nonstick aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.Remove from the oven and add the remaining one cup shredded triple cheddar cheese mix and remaining cooked bacon.Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes (or until hash browns are fully cooked and mixture is bubbly around the edges.) Note: oven times can vary so please go by doneness not just time.Serve topped with sliced green onion and enjoy! NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.This makes 6-8 servings.NutritionCalories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 51g | Sodium: 1126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

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