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Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Published: Feb 16, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 2 Comments

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If you're looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, look no further than this Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole! Filled with tender chicken in a cheesy sauce and topped with crispy tater tots. It's sure to please the whole family, even your picky eaters!

Next time try the Tuna Casserole it really is amazing and another family favorite!

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Buffalo Chicken Casserole
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Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ Easy to put together and full of comfort food flavors.

✔️ Great way to use up leftover chicken, or a rotisserie chicken if you happen to have one on hand.

✔️ Leftovers taste even better the next day.

✔️ Like the Mexican Tater Tot Casserole it's cheesy and delicious!

Ingredients

Ingredients to make chicken casserole dish. With print overlay.
Ingredients for buffalo chicken tater tot casserole recipe.

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • cooked chicken breast or a whole rotisserie chicken
  • cream of chicken soup - you can also use celery or cream of mushroom soup.
  • cream cheese - you can substitute sour cream, but I really prefer the flavor and cheesiness of the cream cheese.
  • Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • evaporated milk 
  • shredded cheddar cheese 
  • ranch dressing mix
  • tater tots
  • melted butter

Instructions 

Step by step instructions to make casserole. With print overlay.

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl add cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, evaporated milk, hot sauce and ranch dressing mix.
  3. Fold in chicken and shredded cheese.
  4. Pour chicken mixture into prepared casserole dish. Top with tater tots. 
  5. Brush tops of tater tots with melted butter.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions or diced celery.

Equipment

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  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • large mixing bowl

FAQ's

Can I freeze this dish?

Yes, this dish freezes well for up to three months. For best results allow the casserole to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

Can I use other kinds of shredded cheese?

Yes, you can use your favorite kind of shredded cheese in this casserole.

How do I prep this casserole ahead?

You can prep this casserole ahead by assembling the casserole, covering it with plastic wrap, and refrigerating for up to 24 hours.

Do I need to thaw the tater tots?

No, this dish uses frozen tater tots.

Tips

  • Use any type of neutral or spicy seasoned chicken to make this casserole.
  • Don't skip the melted butter, adding the butter on top of the tater tots helps them crisp up.
  • You can tell this casserole is ready when the sauce is bubbling and the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole in baking dish with serving spoon.
This tator tot casserole is an easy recipe!

Variations

  • If you enjoy blue cheese, dot the top of the casserole with blue cheese crumbles before adding the tater tots - YUM! I haven't tried substituting blue cheese dressing, but it's next on my list!
  • Evaporated milk really gives this casserole its creamy flavor, but you can use regular milk in a pinch.
  • If you don't have ranch dressing mix on hand, you can use dry Italian seasoning mix instead.

Storage

Refrigerate - This casserole will keep for three days when stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator.

Freeze - Leftovers can be frozen up to three months.

Reheat - this is best reheated in the oven. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Baked uncovered for 25-30 minutes.

Related recipes

  • Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole is beefy, cheesy, and full of hearty flavors.
  • Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is a new twist on this classic comfort food.
  • Chicken Broccoli Rice is true comfort food and such an easy recipe. Everyone loves it!
  • Be sure to try the Taco Spaghetti Casserole as well, it's one the entire family will love!
  • King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a cheesy and flavorful casserole that will soon become a family-favorite meal.

More Buffalo Sauce Recipes

  • Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake - saucy, cheesy and just delicious!
  • This recipe for Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is loaded with buffalo sauce, chicken and is the perfect game day appetizer.
  • Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Bites - this easy appetizer is a fantastic vegetarian option. OR if you'd prefer enjoy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites!

Serve with

Serve with a side of extra buffalo sauce on the side in case anyone wants to spice up their meal!

  • Cheesy Pizza Hut Breadsticks are easy to make and full of cheesy garlic flavor.
  • Kale Superfood Salad is fresh and tangy and makes for a great side dish with this meal.
  • These Easy Lemon Bars are buttery, zesty, and full of sweet citrus flavor.

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Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

This is a great casserole! Simple to make using tasty ingredients.
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Resting time10 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 785kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 10.5 ounce cream of chicken soup
  • 8 ounces cream cheese soften
  • 10 ounces evaporated milk
  • ⅓ cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce If you like spice add up to a ½ cup.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 28 ounce tater tots
  • 2 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare casserole dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl add cream of chicken soup, mix cream cheese, and evaporated milk, hot sauce and ranch dressing mix. Whisk together well until creamy. You may have a few lumps in it, that's ok.
  • Fold in chicken and shredded cheese.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with a single layer of tater tots.
  • Brush tops of tater tots with butter. This will help them really crisp up!
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the tots are crispy!
  • Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions or diced celery.

Notes

Substitute lean ground beef or ground chicken if you'd prefer. Just be sure to brown it well and drain any fat. 
If you'd prefer this hot dish can be made in the slow cooker, assemble the sauce, adding the chicken and cheese as directed above. Then spoon into the crockpot. Arrange the tater tots in an even layer on top. Finish with any remaining cheese. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 2107mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1007IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Lisa Redfern

    June 26, 2022 at 6:42 pm

    Frank's red hot sauce is an ingredient, but it is no where in the directions. Does it go in on step no. 2???

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    • Bowl Me Over

      June 26, 2022 at 7:56 pm

      Yes, that's correct, sorry it was in the instructions above, but didn't get transferred! Enjoy the casserole Lisa!

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