Comforting Family Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed slightly (about 8 ounces)
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2-3 cups cooked chicken, diced
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¼ cup bacon bits
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 can (10.5-ounce) condensed cream of chicken soup
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½ cup milk
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12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
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⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
→ Topping
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12-14 Ritz crackers (about half a sleeve), crushed
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, chicken, bacon bits, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and thyme. Stir until well mixed.
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Lightly grease a 7x11-inch (or similar-sized) baking dish. Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the dish.
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In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
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Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or quickly poach chicken breasts for this recipe.
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For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the mixture.
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This casserole freezes well - prepare up to the baking step, cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.