Cheesy Chicken and Potato Casserole with Bacon

Frozen hash browns with onions and peppers are topped with cooked chicken, a delicious soup mixture and Cheddar cheese. Baked until hot and bubbling and sprinkled with crumbled bacon, this savory, satisfying casserole is sure to please.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 557 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or thinly sliced green onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with the cooking spray.

Step 2

Stir the soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, milk, garlic powder and black pepper in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Spread the potatoes in the baking dish. Season the potatoes with the salt and additional black pepper. Top with the chicken. Spread the soup mixture over the chicken. Cover the baking dish.

Step 4

Bake for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the mixture is hot and bubbling. Uncover the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Step 5

Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the bacon and chives before serving.