Funeral Potato and Chicken Casserole

Name: Funeral Potato and Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 30 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, partially thawed; 3 cups cooked shredded chicken; 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup; 2 cups sour cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups crushed cornflake cereal; 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

This hearty casserole turns a classic comfort dish into a complete dinner by adding tender shredded chicken.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 15, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

55 minutes

Serves

If you are looking for a meal that feels like a warm hug, this is the one for you. I used to serve funeral potatoes just as a side dish, but once I started adding chicken, it became a complete dinner that my whole family asks for constantly. It is creamy, cheesy, and has that signature crunchy topping that everyone loves to dig into.

My best tip for this recipe is to use a rotisserie chicken if you are short on time. It makes the prep work incredibly fast, and the flavor is always perfect. This is also a fantastic way to use up any leftover chicken you might have in the fridge from another night.

Ingredients

30 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, partially thawed
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed cornflake cereal
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.
3
Stir everything together until the ingredients are well mixed, then spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
4
In a separate medium bowl, toss the crushed cornflakes with the melted butter until well coated.
5
Sprinkle the buttery cornflake mixture over the top of the casserole.
6
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the top is golden brown.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the cooked casserole for up to 3 months, just be sure to thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through.

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