Dolly Partons Ingredient Chicken Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Seasonings

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• A small pinch of salt, if needed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) .
2. Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter. This will help prevent the casserole from sticking and make serving easier. Ingredient substitution guide

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Mixture

1. Place the shredded cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl. Chicken
2. Add the cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Stir gently until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture becomes creamy.
3. If using garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper, add them now. Choose Cookware Sets

Step 3: Add the Hash Browns

1. Add the thawed hash browns to the bowl.
2. Fold them carefully into the chicken mixture rather than stirring too aggressively. You want the hash browns to remain in pieces while becoming evenly coated with the creamy sauce. Try Meal Kits

Step 4: Add the Cheese

1. Stir in about half of the shredded cheddar cheese .
2. Reserve the remaining cheese for the top. This gives the casserole a delicious melted-cheese layer as it bakes.

Step 5: Assemble the Casserole

1. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
2. Spread it evenly from corner to corner using the back of a spoon or spatula.
3. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 6: Bake

1. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35–45 minutes , or until it is hot and bubbling around the edges and the cheese has melted into a golden topping. Recipe creation tool
2. For a slightly more browned top, you can place the casserole under the broiler for the final 1–2 minutes. Watch it carefully because cheese can brown very quickly.

Step 7: Rest Before Serving

1. Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for about 5–10 minutes .
2. This short resting period allows the creamy filling to settle and makes the casserole easier to scoop and serve.

Method

1. The method behind this casserole is wonderfully straightforward:
2. Mix → Fold → Layer → Bake → Rest → Serve. Explore Gourmet Recipes
3. The cooked chicken provides the protein and savory base, while the cream of chicken soup creates the rich sauce. Sour cream adds tanginess and makes the filling especially creamy.
4. The thawed hash browns provide substance and a tender potato texture. Finally, cheddar cheese brings everything together with a rich, savory flavor and a golden melted topping.
5. Because the chicken is already cooked, the main purpose of baking is to heat the casserole thoroughly, allow the flavors to blend, and create that delicious melted-cheese finish.