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Preheat oven to 350°.
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Cook bacon in microwave one minute per slice.
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Set aside and let cool.
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While bacon is cooking, lightly butter or spray a 9x13 casserole dish.
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Place frozen hash browns in casserole dish and generously season with the salt and pepper.
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In large mixing bowl, combine onion, sour cream, cream of chicken and 1 cup cheese.
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Once bacon has cooled crumble into the bowl and mix well (you can also substitute browned sausage for the bacon, which I do often).
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Pour over seasoned hash browns.
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Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
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Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.