Funeral Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe
Funeral Chicken and Potato Casserole is a comforting, creamy, and cheesy baked dish featuring shredded cooked chicken and frozen hash browns combined in a tangy sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese. Topped with a crunchy buttered cornflake crust, this casserole is perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, offering a rich and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Green Onions
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced, divided
Sauce and Cheese Mixture
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup minced dried onion
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash browns, partially thawed
Topping
- 1 cup finely crushed cornflakes
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Garnish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Set aside 3 tablespoons of the sliced green onions for garnish later.
- Mix Main Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the remaining green onions, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, minced dried onion, kosher salt, ground black pepper, shredded cooked chicken, and partially thawed hash browns. Stir everything well until fully blended.
- Assemble the Casserole: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the prepared mixture evenly into the dish, spreading it out to cover the bottom fully.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes and melted butter together until the cornflakes are evenly coated.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the buttered cornflake mixture evenly over the casserole surface. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly, heated through, and the topping is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole stand for 10 minutes to set. Before serving, sprinkle the reserved green onions on top as a fresh garnish.
Notes
- For best results, partially thaw the hash browns to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute dried minced onion with fresh onions if preferred, but reduce quantity as fresh onions have a stronger flavor.
- This casserole is freezer-friendly; assemble and freeze before baking, then bake longer from frozen.
- Use sharp Cheddar cheese for a more pronounced cheesy flavor.
- If cream of chicken soup is not available, homemade or alternative cream soups can be used.