Description
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole brings comfort directly to your dinner table with cheesy, crispy goodness that satisfies hungry families fast. Hearty layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and golden tater tots create a simple weeknight meal that everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
Starch and Vegetables:
- 1 bag tater tots (32 oz)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
Dairy and Sauce:
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 375°F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even cooking.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, plus a dash of salt and pepper. Whisk these ingredients until they’re thoroughly blended.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then carefully spread your chicken mixture across the bottom, creating an even layer that reaches all corners.
- Generously scatter 2 cups of shredded cheese over the chicken mixture, covering the surface completely.
- Arrange the entire 32 oz bag of tater tots in a neat, single layer on top of the cheese, ensuring maximum crispy coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a gorgeous golden-brown color on the tater tots and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Swap frozen mixed vegetables for fresh seasonal veggies like broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition and color.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free cream of chicken soup and checking that your tater tots are certified gluten-free.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle some crushed crackers or breadcrumbs on top of the tater tots before baking.
- Prep the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake when ready – perfect for busy weeknights or meal planning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg