Description
This Heartiest Hashbrown Chicken Casserole is a comforting blend of creamy, cheesy goodness, tender chicken, and crispy hashbrowns, perfect for a cozy meal. It’s a delightful dish for weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 900g (2lb) frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes
- 500g (1.1lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs, poached and shredded
- 300g (10.5oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 200g (7oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 250ml (1cup) heavy cream
- 250ml (1cup) low-sodium chicken broth
- 150g (1cup) onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100g (3.5oz) carrot, grated
- 150g (1cup) red bell pepper, diced
- 30ml (2Tbsp) olive oil
- 5g (1tsp) smoked paprika
- 2.5g (½tsp) ground cumin
- 2g (½tsp) turmeric powder
- 1g (¼tsp) black pepper
- 2.5g (½tsp) sea salt
- 30g (2Tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 15g (2Tbsp) toasted sliced almonds, chopped
- 2Tbsp (≈8g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 60g (¼cup) plain yogurt with 5ml (1tsp) lemon juice & 1tsp dill (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Dish: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 23x33cm (9×13-inch) baking dish.
- Poach Chicken: Simmer chicken thighs in broth for 12 minutes, cool, and shred.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper in olive oil until softened.
- Bloom Spices: Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Make Roux: Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Build Sauce: Whisk in heavy cream and broth, simmer until thickened.
- Combine & Fold: Fold in chicken and half the cheese into the sauce.
- Add Hashbrowns: Gently fold in frozen hashbrowns.
- Bake Casserole: Transfer to dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Rest & Garnish: Let rest for 10 minutes, garnish with parsley and almonds.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Blooming the spices enhances their aroma and taste. Using frozen hashbrowns is key for achieving a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 280g
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg