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Easy Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole: Best 30-Minute Dinner

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This easy cheesy chicken tater tot casserole is a quick, comforting weeknight dinner made with simple pantry ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes, it features juicy cubed chicken, a creamy sauce, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cube the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 1/2 inch).
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Add cubed chicken and frozen peas and carrots to the sauce. Stir until evenly coated. Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the chicken mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until tater tots are golden brown and edges are bubbly. If browning too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not thaw the tater tots before baking. Cube the chicken instead of shredding to keep it juicy. Use full-fat dairy for the best texture. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken. For extra crispy tots, spray them with cooking spray before baking.

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