Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole with Cornflakes
Creamy, loaded with cheese, and chunks of tender chicken, this Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is baked to golden perfection in just 40 minutes and is just as delicious for breakfast as it is for dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 30 oz frozen hash browns (thawed)
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ¼ cup green onions (chopped)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk (warmed)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups sour cream
TOPPING
- 4 cups Corn Flakes
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º and butter a large 9 x 13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, pour melted butter over thawed hashbrowns and chicken and mix. Add chopped green onions and cheese, stirring to combine.
- In a saucepan, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then add flour and whisk for 1 minute. Warm milk in the microwave and gradually add to the saucepan, whisking until the sauce thickens.
- Add seasonings and whisk until combined. Remove from the heat and whisk in sour cream. Pour the sauce over the potato mixture and stir until coated. Pour into your prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, pour melted butter and salt over cornflakes and use a fork to combine. Once fully coated, sprinkle cornflakes on top of the casserole.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes until it is bubbly around the edges and the cornflakes have turned golden brown.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- You can replace the cornflakes for Ritz crackers or panko.
- You can prep this and freeze before baking.
- You can roast your own chicken instead of using rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1.021mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1.791IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 6mg
