1 (10 ½-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 small onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Use 1 tablespoon of butter to grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, melted butter, and the black pepper.
Mix well breaking up any lumps. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
Bake for 50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with the chopped chives.