Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Craving comfort food? Look no further than our mouth-watering chicken tater tot casserole recipe. Perfect for any night of the week!

Are you tired of serving up the same old dinnertime staples week after week? Well, get ready to shake up your family’s taste buds with a mouthwatering recipe that is sure to become an instant hit at your dinner table.

Introducing the Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, a delightful and oh-so-comforting dish that combines the flavours of tender chicken, crispy tater tots, and a creamy, cheesy sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is a breeze to make and is guaranteed to impress even the pickiest of eaters.

So grab your apron and get ready to dive into this easy and delicious casserole that will have your family begging for more.

Tips for Making the BEST Tater Tot Casserole

• For a creamier casserole, you can also add ¼ cup of milk.
• This recipe is already high in sodium because of the cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups. I recommend not adding additional salt but you can add more herbs and spices if you like.

How to Store Leftover Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Allow the food to cool completely before storing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can reheat in the microwave or bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until heated through.

Keep in mind that the tater tots do get soggy during storing from sitting in the sauce.

Equipment for Tater Tot Casseroles

• 9×13 casserole dish
• medium skillet

About the Ingredients for Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Oil – Do not use extra virgin olive oil, it is not meant for cooking. You will want olive oil or any other type of neutral flavoured oil.

Onion & garlic – These aromatics add tons of flavour, don’t skip these, and make sure you do saute them. Garlic burns easily, and only needs a quick cook time.

Soups – Use low sodium soups to power the sodium content of the casserole.

Sour cream – Instead of sour cream, you may use Greek yogurt.

Seasoning – Instead of the seasonings, you can add one 1 oz packet of ranch dressing mix.

Chicken – Shredded rotisserie chicken was used in this recipe but you may also cook and shred chicken breast or chicken thighs. Make sure to remove the skin and shred it or chop it into bite sized pieces.

Bacon – Cooked turkey bacon will work fine in this recipe if you don’t do pork.

Vegetables – You can use fresh diced carrots, green beans, and corn kernels if desired instead of frozen. You can also add other vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms. Lightly saute it in the skillet with the onions and garlic if you are using fresh.

Cheese – I used all sharp cheddar cheese but you may do a blend with Colby or Monterey jack. I recommend shredding your own block of cheese as pre-shredded cheeses are coated with anti-caking agents that keep them from melting nicely.

Tater tots – Cook from frozen, don’t bother thawing them out.

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How to Make Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Yields: 8 servings | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ sweet onion, diced
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
• 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
• 8 ounce sour cream
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• ¼ teaspoon dried dill
• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 10 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled, divided
• 12 ounce frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
• Fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil. Once hot, saute the onions until softened. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat. (Images 1 & 2)

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cooked onions and garlic, and seasonings. Adjust to taste as needed. (Images 3 & 4)

Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, frozen vegetables, and 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Reserve a little bit of crumbled bacon and cheese for topping. (Images 5 & 6)

Pour the mixture into the prepared 9×13 casserole dish and spread it out evenly. (Image 7)

Top with an even layer of the frozen tater tots. (Image 8)

Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, until the hashbrowns start to crisp and are lightly golden. The sauce should be bubbling. (Image 9)

Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining cheese and bacon. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, green onions, or dill if desired. Serve and enjoy! (Image 10)