Description
This hearty Chicken Tater Tot Casserole combines crispy tater tots, tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and savory bacon for a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound cooked chicken diced into bite-size pieces
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mixed veggies drained
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble it. Dice the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces. Ensure both are ready before starting the casserole assembly.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Creamy Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded Colby jack cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the mixed vegetables, diced chicken, chopped green onions, and all but 1/2 cup of the bacon crumbles into the creamy mixture. Stir gently to combine evenly.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly on top of the mixture.
- Bake First Stage: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Add Toppings and Bake Again: Remove the casserole and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and 1/2 cup of bacon crumbles over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the casserole immediately while hot and delicious.
Notes
- For a quicker option, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- You can substitute frozen mixed veggies with fresh vegetables like peas and carrots if preferred.
- If you prefer less sodium, use a low-sodium cream of chicken soup and reduce added salt accordingly.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- To make it gluten-free, verify that all canned soups and processed ingredients are labeled gluten-free.
- This recipe serves 10, and estimated nutrition is based on this serving size; nutritional values may vary based on ingredient brands.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
