CHEESEY PEASY CHICKEN HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

Cheesey Peasy Chicken Hash Brown Casserole image

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg (32 ounces) frozen hash browns
1 pkg (16 ounces) sour cream
2 small cans cream of chicken soup
2 large onions (diced)
1/2 red bell pepper (diced small)
1/2 green bell pepper (diced small)
3 c cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 large boneless chicken breasts (cooked and cubed)
1 pkg frozen peas (thawed)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Put thawed hash brown potatoes in the baking pan along with the thawed peas (save 1/2 cup of peas to garnish top of casserole). Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese. Pour the chicken mixture over the potatoes and cheese.
3. Cook the chicken, cube it and mix it in a bowl with the sour cream, chicken soup, onions, peppers, melted butter and spices.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted. *** Garnish the top of the casserole with about 1/2 cup of the peas (optional).