Smoky Cheesy Chicken-Potato Casserole

Shortcut ingredients including frozen hash browns and cream of chicken soup make this chicken-potato bake doable even on a busy weeknight. Top the chicken-potato casserole with crushed croutons for a crunchy, craveable finish.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl combine soup, sour cream, and cheese. Stir in hash brown potatoes and chicken. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan. If desired, in a small bowl combine crushed croutons and melted butter; sprinkle over chicken mixture.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl combine soup, sour cream, and cheese. Stir in hash brown potatoes and chicken. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan. If desired, in a small bowl combine crushed croutons and melted butter; sprinkle over chicken mixture.

  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until heated through. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme.

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until heated through. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme.

For 24 servings:

Prepare as directed, except double the ingredients and use two 13x9x2-inch baking pans.