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Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Everyone Loves

Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Everyone Loves

A creamy chicken and vegetable filling is topped with crisp frozen tater tots and plenty of cheddar cheese for an easy, satisfying dinner. This recipe makes 6 to 8 servings in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 32 ounces Frozen tater tots
  • 3 cups Cooked, shredded chicken
  • 10.5 ounces Condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables, such as peas and carrots
  • 1 1/2-2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the cooked shredded chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, and about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently until the filling is evenly combined.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a tight single layer over the filling. Do not thaw them first.
  6. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the filling is hot and bubbling and the tater tots are browned and crisp.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the tater tots and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Broil briefly if a darker top is preferred, watching closely.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. When reheating or preparing with cooked chicken, check that the center reaches 165°F.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a convenient shortcut, and keep the tater tots frozen for the crispest topping. Monterey Jack or Colby-Jack may replace part of the cheddar, and cream of mushroom soup can replace cream of chicken soup.