This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a great, hearty family meal that can be whipped up quickly. The combination of tender chicken and crispy tater tots in a creamy sauce makes for a comforting and delicious dinner. It's perfect for busy weeknights!
Be sure to try the Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe next. It's a great comfort food meal!
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Why you'll love this recipe
Tater tots! Need I say more? This is one of my go-to meals when I grab a rotisserie chicken from Costco. You never use quite all of it and this is the perfect way to finish off the chicken.
Like the Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole the tater tots get nice and crispy in the oven. It's an easy recipe, cheesy and delicious!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat the oven, spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- Add the chopped chicken, vegetables, soups, pepperjack cheese and the all-purpose seasoning to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine and spoon into the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese, top with the tater tots, in one even layer.
- Bake in until hot and bubbly, top with the remaining cheese and place back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
Equipment
- casserole dish
- large bowl
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FAQ's
Yes, you can assemble this casserole and store it in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap until you are ready to bake it.
You want to make this casserole uncovered so that the tater tots on the top can crisp up.
Yes, absolutely. If using fresh vegetables make sure to cook them until tender before adding them to the casserole.
Top Tip
I've found that it's best to use freshly shredded cheese for casserole recipes like this one. It tends to melt better.
- Use a ceramic or glass casserole dish for this recipe. A metal dish tends to burn.
- I finish this dish with minced parsley or sliced green onions for a beautiful pop of color and adds nice freshness.
Variations
- Switch out the all purpose seasoning for a packet of ranch mix if you want a little ranch flavor to your casserole.
- Instead of using the cream soups listed you can switch them out and use nay type of cream soup like cream of mushroom soup, or even cream of celery soup.
- If you don't have frozen veggies on hand, you can use a can of drained canned mixed vegetables.
- You can switch out the cooked chicken for browned ground beef in this tasty recipe.
- If your family is not a fan of spice, then you can use cheddar or Monterey jack cheeses instead of the pepper jack for this easy casserole.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze - This casserole does not freeze well, so it is best to eat within a few days.
Reheat - Reheat individual portions in the microwave or reheat the entire casserole dish in the oven preheated to 350° degrees for 15-20 minutes. If you find that your casserole has dried out a little bit, you can add a little chicken broth for extra moisture.
Related recipes
- Are you are fan of easy casserole recipes? If so, you can find something your entire family will love in this list of Easy Chicken Casserole recipes.
- if you are in the mood for a delicious Mexican twist on traditional tater tot casserole then give this Mexican Tater Tot Casserole recipe a try.
- Next time you need an easy meal that will be a huge hit with your entire family, whip up this Buffalo Tater Tot and Chicken Casserole it's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
- This Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is another simple recipe that my whole family loves to make on busy days. Your family will love this twist on a classic comfort food also.
- The Chicken Bacon Tater Tot Casserole recipe is an easy recipe and always a family favorite!
Serve with
- If you are looking for an easy and healthy side dish to serve with this hearty meal, look no further than these Steamed Brussel Sprouts.
- This Air Fryer Garlic Bread is a family-favorite dish to pair with this chicken tater tot casserole recipe.
- These Pan Roasted Vegetables are a staple side dish that pairs well with a comfort food meal like this chicken casserole.
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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Equipment
- 1 9x13 casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 1 cup frozen vegetables
- 10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup
- 14 ounces can cream of potato soup
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated - divided
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons all purpose seasoning
- 1 pound frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° degrees. Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- Add the chopped chicken, vegetables, soups, pepperjack cheese and the all purpose seasoning to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix well and spoon into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle half the cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
- Top with the tater tots, in one even layer.
- Bake in the oven for 35 minutes then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the tater tots.
- Bake again for a further 5-10 minutes.
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