Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
665 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Description
The recipe begins with cubed chicken breast seasoned and cooked in olive oil and butter until no longer pink. A creamy mixture of condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, thawed mixed vegetables, and shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in and heated through. This mixture provides a smooth, savory base with tender chicken and vegetables.
After transferring to an oven-safe skillet or dish, the casserole is topped with a layer of frozen tater tots and the remaining cheese. Baking at 400°F crisps the tots to a golden brown, adding a crunchy texture that contrasts with the creamy casserole underneath.
This casserole works well as a filling main course and can be served as a complete meal due to the combination of protein, vegetables, and starch. It reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days or frozen for extended storage.
It is recommended to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months to maintain quality.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter ⅛ stick, unsalted
- 21 ounces cream of chicken soup 2 cans, condensed
- ½ cup milk
- 16 ounces mixed vegetables thawed (1 package, frozen
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 32 ounces tater tots 1 package, frozen
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the olive oil and butter. Once melted, add in the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add in the cream of chicken soup, milk, frozen mixed vegetables, and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix well and cook until warmed through.
- Remove from the heat, top with tater tots and remaining cheese, and then at 400℉ for 25-30 minutes until the tots are golden.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the casserole for up to 3 months for extended storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 665kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1832mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1206mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4257IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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