Chicken Hashbrown Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Casserole

01 - 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed slightly (about 8 ounces)
02 - 2-3 cups cooked chicken, diced
03 - ¼ cup bacon bits
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
06 - ½ cup milk
07 - 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
08 - ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

→ Topping

09 - 12-14 Ritz crackers, crushed (about half a sleeve)
10 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - 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.
03 - Lightly grease a 7x11-inch (or similar-sized) baking dish. Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the dish.
04 - In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
05 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
06 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
07 - Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!