Midwestern HomeLife

  • Recipes
  • Holiday Recipe eBooks
  • About
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Recipe eBooks
  • 🥞FREE Brunch eBook!
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Recipe eBooks
    • 🥞FREE Brunch eBook!
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Casseroles

    Chicken Taco Hash Brown Casserole (Oven Recipe)

    Published: Feb 15, 2023 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    • Facebook
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    baked taco hash brown casserole in white baking dish
    taco hash brown casserole on a white plate with baking dish in background
    taco hash brown casserole on a white plate with baking dish in background
    baked taco hash brown casserole in white baking dish

    Chicken Taco Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious, creamy casserole recipe loaded with tender chicken, corn, and tomatoes, topped with cheesy hash browns. It's an easy recipe you can throw in the oven and about an hour later have a comforting dinner on the table the whole family will devour.

    For more easy dinners with rotisserie chicken, try Swiss Chicken Casserole and No-Boil Chicken Stuffed Shells next.

    baked taco hash brown casserole in white baking dish

    Want to Save This Recipe?

    Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, you'll get more FREE recipes and tips from my Midwestern kitchen to yours!

    Save Recipe

    By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Midwestern HomeLife

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Taco Hash Brown Casserole in the Oven
    • Storage & Reheating
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQs
    • Easy Dinner Recipes
    • 💌Let's Stay in Touch
    • 📖 Recipe

    This Taco Hashbrown Casserole recipe is a fun way to take Taco Tuesday in a cozy new direction.

    It all starts with a creamy layer of cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, rotisserie chicken, corn, green onions, Rotel with green chilies, and lots of cheese.

    This yummy taco casserole is topped with cheesy taco seasoned hashbrown potatoes and baked in the oven to golden brown perfection.

    You'll notice there's no condensed soup in the base of this casserole -- cream cheese and sour cream are all you need.

    Serve with side dishes like a fresh vegetable salad or slaw and salsa, sour cream, and all your favorite taco toppings for a family-favorite fiesta-worthy dinner.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Comfort food casserole with tons of flavor, very little prep time, and no condensed soup
    • Easy oven hashbrown casserole recipe -- throw it in and it's ready about an hour later
    • A great way to serve a complete meal in one delicious casserole

    Ingredients

    This cheesy chicken hashbrown casserole comes together with simple ingredients.

    taco hash brown casserole ingredients

    Cream cheese. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature so it's easy to stir into the chicken taco mixture.

    Sour cream. Sour cream goes into the creamy chicken mixture AND the cheesy hashbrown mixture -- it's also delicious dolloped on top of the casserole.

    Taco seasoning. The taco seasoning is divided between the base layer and the hash brown layer. You can use store-bought taco seasoning or make this easy recipe for taco seasoning with spices you probably already have.

    Rotel tomatoes. One can of undrained Rotel tomatoes with green chiles adds a little bit of spiciness to this Mexican hashbrown casserole.

    Cooked shredded chicken. You can use freshly poached chicken or leftover baked chicken or rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.

    Corn. You can use fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed corn. You'll need 1 ½ cup corn.

    Green onions. Sliced green onions add bright freshness to the rich flavors in this oven baked hashbrown casserole.

    Cheddar cheese. I use sharp cheddar cheese for the bolder flavor, but you can also use mild cheddar cheese. Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese if you can. It tastes better, melts better, and is less expensive.

    Monterey Jack cheese. Monterey Jack cheese is a lovely melting cheese. If possible, use freshly shredded cheese for the best flavor and texture.

    Refrigerated hash browns. I use one 20 oz. bag of Simply Potatoes in this taco hasbrown casserole. You can also use frozen defrosted hash browns -- if they have a lot of moisture, you can squeeze it out with paper towels.

    How to Make Taco Hash Brown Casserole in the Oven

    1. Prep the pan and oven.

    Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 3 quart casserole dish (9 x 13 pan or similar size) with nonstick cooking spray.

    2. Make the taco chicken mixture.

    In a very large mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, 1 ½ cups sour cream, 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning, and undrained can of Rotel until completely combined.

    Add the chicken, drained can of corn, green onions, ½ cup of cheddar cheese, and ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until combined.

    Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

    chicken mixture in white baking pan

    3. Make the cheesy hash brown layer.

    In a large bowl, stir together the hash browns, 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, ½ cup of sour cream, ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and black pepper.

    Evenly spread the potato mixture over the chicken layer.

    hashbrowns on top of casserole in white baking pan

    4. Bake & add more cheese.

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes until bubbly and the top starts to turn golden brown.

    Add the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese and ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese on top of the casserole and bake for an additional 5 minutes or just until the cheese has melted.

    baked taco hash brown casserole in white baking dish

    5. Serve and enjoy.

    Serve with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, sliced black olives, hot sauce, and guacamole.

    taco hash brown casserole on a white plate with baking dish in background

    Storage & Reheating

    • Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
    • Reheating. Reheat until warmed through to 165 degrees in the microwave or oven.
    • Microwave. Heat individual servings for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
    • Oven. Cover in foil and place in a 325 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, add a fresh layer of shredded cheese and uncover for the last 5 minutes.

    Expert Tips

    • Use freshly shredded cheese for the best flavor and meltiness.
    • Soften the cream cheese to room temperature so it stirs together easily with the sour cream.
    • Store-bought rotisserie chicken is a huge time-saver in this already easy taco hashbrown casserole recipe.

    FAQs

    Can you freeze this taco hash brown casserole?

    No. Because it contains sour cream and cream cheese, it does not freeze well.

    What can I use if I don't have taco seasoning?

    Homemade taco seasoning is really easy to make with chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Try my easy taco seasoning recipe!

    Why is freshly shredded block cheese better than pre-shredded cheese from the grocery store?

    When you buy a bag of pre-shredded cheese, you're getting a little more than just the cheese -- you're also getting preservatives that are added to keep it from clumping together. These preservatives also keep the cheese from melting smoothly and having that fresh, creamy taste.

    taco hash brown casserole on a white plate with baking dish in background

    Easy Dinner Recipes

    • ground beef vegetable soup recipe in a white bowl
      Easy Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
    • pot roast with onion soup mix, potatoes, and carrots on a white platter
      Lipton Onion Soup Pot Roast Recipe
    • baked thin sliced chicken with panko on white platter on black and white napkin
      Crispy Baked Thin Chicken Breasts
    • cream cheese chicken chili in a white bowl with cornbread and parsley on a white countertop
      Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

    💌Let's Stay in Touch

    Follow Midwestern HomeLife on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, and subscribe via email to receive all of the latest recipes!

    📖 Recipe

    baked taco hash brown casserole in white baking dish

    Chicken Taco Hashbrown Casserole (Oven Recipe)

    Cara Lanz
    Taco Chicken Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious casserole recipe loaded with tender chicken, corn, cheese, taco seasoning, and sour cream. Easy recipe you can throw in the oven and about an hour later have a comforting dinner on the table the whole family will devour.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved Recipe!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 371 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 2 cups sour cream, divided
    • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided
    • 1 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
    • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
    • 1 15.25 oz. can corn, drained
    • ½ cups sliced green onions
    • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
    • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
    • 20 oz. refrigerated shredded hash browns such as Simply Potatoes
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 3 quart baking dish (9 x 13 pan or similar size) with nonstick cooking spray.
    • In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, 1 ½ cups sour cream, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and undrained Rotel until completely combined.
    • Add the chicken, corn, green onions, ½ cup cheddar cheese, and ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese. Stir to combine.
    • Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    • Stir the hash browns, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, and salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
    • Evenly spread the hash brown mixture over the chicken mixture.
    • Bake uncovered for 60 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese on top of the hash browns and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
    • Serve with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, sliced black olives, hot sauce, and guacamole.

    Notes

    STORAGE. Store leftover taco chicken hashbrown casserole in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
    REHEATING. Reheat until warmed through to 165 degrees in the microwave or oven.
    Microwave: Heat individual servings for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
    Oven: Cover in foil and place in a 325 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through. Uncover for the last 5 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 17gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 982IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 284mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    « Red Velvet Brownies (from Cake Mix)
    Chicken Zucchini Casserole with Bisquick »
    • Facebook
    5 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Hi, I'm Cara!

    I love sharing easy, delicious everyday recipes from the heartland.

    Whether you're looking for a fast and easy dinner recipe, something yummy for a potluck or holiday gathering, or just a little inspiration, I hope you'll find something you love here.

    Dig in!

    More about me →

    Easy Brunch Recipes ebook cover.

    FREE eBook

    Easy Brunch Recipes with sweet and savory favorites!

    Let's go!

    Summer Baking Recipes

    • two Strawberry Brownies ona white plate in front of a platter of strawberry brownies
      Strawberry Brownies
    • side view of white plate with piece of pineapple cream cheese pie topped with toasted coconut and a blackberry
      No Bake Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie
    • side view of piece of strawberry pie topped with whipped cream and a strawberry
      No Bake Strawberry Pie with Jello
    • lemon bar with graham cracker crust on white plate with cutting board with bars in background
      Easy Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust
    • two carrot cake mix bars on a a white counter top.
      Carrot Cake Mix Cookie Bars
    • slices of lemon blackberry bread on a white plate
      Lemon Blackberry Bread

    Most Popular Recipes

    • piece of chocolate caramel poke cake on white plate
      Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake
    • Million Dollar Bars
    • ground beef vegetable soup recipe in a white bowl
      Easy Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
    • pot roast with onion soup mix, potatoes, and carrots on a white platter
      Lipton Onion Soup Pot Roast Recipe
    • taco spaghetti in stainless steel skillet
      One Pot Taco Spaghetti
    • oven baked teriyaki chicken thighs on a white plate
      Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs (Boneless or Bone-in)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services
    • Media Kit
    • About
    featured on logos

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 MIDWESTERNHOMELIFE Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.