Comforting Chicken Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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⅛ teaspoon of dried thyme
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½ cup of milk
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1 cup of cheddar, shredded
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12 ounces of frozen mixed veggies, partially thawed
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2–3 cups diced chicken, pre-cooked
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¼ cup of crispy bacon bits
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A single can (10.5 oz) of condensed chicken soup
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3 cups thawed, frozen hash browns (around 8 oz)
→ Topping
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½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
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12–14 crushed Ritz crackers (roughly half a sleeve)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Grab a big bowl and toss in the hash browns, chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, veggies, chicken soup, milk, and thyme. Stir it up till it's combined.
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Coat a 7x11-inch baking pan (or one close in size) with a little grease. Spread the mixture out evenly across the dish.
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In a smaller bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the shredded cheddar. Scatter this over the top of the casserole evenly.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for half an hour.
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Take the foil off and let it bake for another 15 minutes, or until it's bubbling and the top looks golden.
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After pulling it from the oven, let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before digging in. Enjoy every bite!
# Notes:
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Leftover rotisserie chicken works great for this, or you could poach some chicken if you're in a pinch.
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If you like heat, toss in some red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce for a kick.
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This can freeze easily. Just stop before baking, wrap it up tight, and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.