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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender shredded rotisserie chicken, a creamy garlic and herb sauce, mixed vegetables, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a family meal, it combines simple ingredients into a deliciously satisfying casserole that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz. bag frozen peas and carrots
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Proteins & Dairy

  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 8 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 tablespoons butter

Pantry Items & Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper

Casserole Topping

  • 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole.
  2. Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add diced onion with salt and pepper, cooking and stirring frequently for 4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add Garlic and Herbs: Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, rubbed sage, and additional salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to release fragrant flavors.
  4. Create Roux: Add butter to the pan and stir until melted. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for about a minute to eliminate raw flour taste, stirring constantly.
  5. Add Liquids: Slowly pour in chicken stock, stirring continuously to deglaze the pan and incorporate all bits stuck to the bottom. Then add heavy cream and stir well.
  6. Thicken Sauce: Continue heating and stirring for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
  7. Mix Chicken and Vegetables: Add shredded rotisserie chicken and frozen peas and carrots to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, stirring well and cooking for about a minute to combine flavors.
  8. Layer Cheese: Spread shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat and vegetable mixture in the pan.
  9. Add Tater Tots: Arrange frozen tater tots in a single even layer on top of the cheese.
  10. Bake Casserole: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until the tater tots become crispy and the casserole is bubbling around the edges. Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to crisp the tater tots further.
  11. Rest: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to sit for 5 minutes to set before serving.
  12. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top for a pop of color and freshness. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Notes

  • You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables with fresh or other frozen veggies of your choice.
  • For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream or milk and light cheese.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat covered in the oven for best results.
  • Broiling enhances the crispiness of the tater tots but watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • Rotisserie chicken is convenient but you can also use freshly cooked shredded chicken.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/chicken-tater-tot-casserole-recipe/