Easy Cheesy Loaded Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Introducing a delightful comfort food classic: Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. This hearty and satisfying dish combines tender, shredded chicken with a creamy sauce, topped with a crispy layer of golden tater tots, cheddar cheese, and smoky bacon. It's a crowd-pleasing favorite that brings together the savory flavors of chicken and potatoes in a single, mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium 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 ounces sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 10 bacon slices cooked and crumbled, divided
- 12 ounce frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
- fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced sweet onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ medium sweet onion, 1-2 garlic cloves
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, and dried dill. Mix until well combined.10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup, 8 ounces sour cream, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes, ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- Next, stir in the shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, crumbled bacon (reserve a few tablespoons to sprinkle on top of the casserole, and 2 cups of shredded cheese.4 cups cooked shredded chicken, 10 bacon slices, 12 ounce frozen mixed vegetables, 2 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top the chicken mixture with a single layer of the frozen tater tots.32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon over the top. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melty.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. If desired, garnish the finished casserole with fresh chopped parsley or green onions for a burst of color and freshness.fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Chicken Tater Tot Casserole with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 736kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 36gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1510mgPotassium: 754mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2768IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 3mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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