Down Home Apple Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Down Home Apple Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Hash Brown Layer:; 1 package 30 oz frozen hash browns, thawed, or 30 oz fresh bagged hash browns; 1 C light sour cream; 1 C shredded cheddar cheese; Spices (use what you like- I added garlic and paprika); Chicken Layer:; 3 C cooked shredded skinless boneless chicken; 5 tbsp unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 C apple cider; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 C shredded cheddar; Crumb Layer:; Italian Bread Crumbs; Paprika; Black Pepper; Onion Powder; 1/2 C shredded cheese

Servings: persons

Hash Brown Layer:
1 package 30 oz frozen hash browns, thawed, or 30 oz fresh bagged hash browns
1 C light sour cream
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
Spices (use what you like- I added garlic and paprika)
Chicken Layer:
3 C cooked shredded skinless boneless chicken
5 tbsp unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 C apple cider
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 C shredded cheddar
Crumb Layer:
Italian Bread Crumbs
Paprika
Black Pepper
Onion Powder
1/2 C shredded cheese

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["1. Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.", "", "2. To assemble hash browns layer: Combine hash browns, sour cream, cheese, and spices in a large bowl. Spread in bottom of baking dish.", "", "3. To assemble chicken layer: Mix milk and apple cider and set aside. Melt the 5 tablespoons butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown. Using a whisk, add the milk mixture in a steady stream and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the salt, pepper, 2 cups of the cheese, and stir well. Mix in cut chicken. Pour into the prepared dish over the hash brown layer.", "", "4. To assemble the crumb layer: In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese with the bread crumbs and spices. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken layer and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30-45 minutes.", "", "Leftovers reheat very well in the microwave."]

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Hash Brown Layer:, 1 package 30 oz frozen hash browns, thawed, or 30 oz fresh bagged hash browns, 1 C light sour cream, 1 C shredded cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Down Home Apple Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Down Home Apple Chicken Casserole

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