Description
Pot pie tater tot casserole layers creamy filling beneath crispy, golden tater tots. This comforting bake delivers familiar flavors in an easy, family-friendly format.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 bag (32 ounces / 907 grams) frozen tater tots
Vegetables:
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 small onion, diced
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces / 298 grams each) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 3 cups of tender shredded chicken, 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables, 1 small diced onion, 2 (10.5 oz) cans of cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer that covers the entire bottom of the pan.
- Carefully arrange the entire 32 oz bag of frozen tater tots across the top in a neat, single layer, ensuring complete coverage of the filling.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a bubbling edges and golden-brown tots that turn delightfully crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to set slightly. Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a fresh touch of color and flavor before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap frozen mixed vegetables with fresh seasonal veggies for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Choose low-sodium cream of chicken soup if watching salt intake or use homemade cream sauce as a healthier alternative.
- For a gluten-free version, select certified gluten-free tater tots and cream of chicken soup.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in oven to maintain crispy tater tot topping, which gets soggy in microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Pot Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 563 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg