French Onion Chicken Hashbrown Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken, creamy onion, cheesy hashbrowns, and a crunchy topping come together in a satisfying, family-loved dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 600 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 700 g frozen hashbrowns, thawed and drained
09 - 240 g French onion dip (sour cream based)
10 - 300 g canned cream of chicken soup
11 - 200 g cheddar cheese, grated, divided
12 - 100 g French fried onions

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 33x18 cm baking dish.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and season with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until chicken is golden and internal temperature reaches 74°C.
03 - In the prepared baking dish, combine thawed hashbrowns, cream of chicken soup, French onion dip, cooked chicken, and 100 g of grated cheddar cheese. Mix until homogenous.
04 - Evenly sprinkle remaining 100 g cheddar cheese and French fried onions over the top of the mixture.
05 - Place the casserole on the bottom oven rack and bake for 30-40 minutes until hashbrowns are tender and topping is golden brown.
06 - Allow casserole to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Use only sour cream based French onion dip for optimal texture and flavor.
02 - Ensure hashbrowns are fully thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture.
03 - Shred your own cheese for a creamier consistency.
04 - For best results, bake on the bottom rack to prevent burning the onion topping.