Craving comfort food with a twist? Look no further than the delectable chicken tater tot casserole - a match made in culinary heaven. This heartwarming dish combines tender chicken, crispy tater tots, creamy sauce, and a cheesy golden-brown crust that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or seeking a comforting meal on a lazy weekend, discover the secrets to crafting the perfect chicken tater tot casserole, ensuring every bite is a symphony of flavor and texture.
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CHICKEN AND TATER TOT CASSEROLE
Pulsing potato tots in a food processor keeps their crispy texture and turns them into a crunchy topping in this Chopped Dinner Challenge recipe for pot pie.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add the carrots, celery and onions and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are golden, about 12 minutes. Stir in the flour, and then whisk in the broth and milk and bring to a boil, whisking. Boil until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
- Pulse the tots in a food processor with the thyme until medium ground. Scatter over the top of the casserole and bake until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
CHICKEN TATER TOT® CASSEROLE
I had Tater Tots® in my freezer, but every recipe seemed to use ground beef, so I took the Savory Tater Tot® Casserole recipe and revised it for chicken.
Provided by Cindypray
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir until chicken juices run clear and onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Place cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes; drain.
- Combine chicken mixture, potatoes, thawed vegetables, and gravy in a large bowl. Add onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper; stir until well-distributed.
- Pour mixture into a 9-inch glass baking dish and arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on top.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbly around the edges, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 542.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CAROLYN'S CHICKEN TATER TOT® CASSEROLE
This is a favorite go-to recipe for me that I usually have all the ingredients for in my kitchen and it tastes great.
Provided by Carolyn Coleman
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Add chicken strips; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. Cut into cubes.
- Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Add chicken gravy, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, stuffing mix, onion, garlic, celery seed, and black pepper; mix until combined.
- Spread frozen potato nuggets in the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour chicken mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 926.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CHEESY CHICKEN AND TATER TOT CASSEROLE
This spin on a classic Midwestern ''hotdish'' taps into taco seasonings and ingredients and builds them into a satisfying skillet casserole. Potato tots and lots of luscious cheese make it a crowd-pleaser.
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture and the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside and has released some juices, about 5 minutes (the chicken will finish cooking in the oven). Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a medium bowl; leave the juices and as much oil as possible in the skillet.
- Add the bell peppers, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir to combine. Once the mixture looks sandy, add the broth and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until smooth. Fold in the beans, corn, chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Sprinkle the top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Remove from the heat.
- Add the potato tots to the bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons spice mixture and toss to coat. Arrange the tots over the chicken mixture in a single layer in concentric circles. Sprinkle with any spice mixture left at the bottom of the bowl and the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake until the tots are crispy and the casserole is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Serve garnished with guacamole, sour cream, salsa and cilantro, if desired.
GRANDMA'S TATER TOT CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Over the years I have received so many request for this recipe, so here it is. This is a recipe passed down to me from my grandmother. I'm not sure where it originated from, but she put her own special touches to it and man is it mouth-watering. I could eat this for a week straight and each day it taste better than the day before.
Provided by keather
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil chicken, celery, onion in 3 cups of water.
- Remove chicken when cooked through and dice into bite size pieces.
- Remove celery and onions from pot, but keep the stock in pot.
- Continue boiling stock from chicken, celery and onions until it reduces to 1 cup (if you reduce stock to less than 1 cup, not a problem, add milk to measuring cup with stock to equal 1 cup).
- Stir together in a bowl chicken, onion, celery, frozen peas, Miracle Whip, cream of chicken soup and 1 cup of reduced stock.
- Pour chicken mixture into greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with 2 cups shredded cheese (I've tried other cheeses, but cheddar seems to hit the spot for me).
- Top with tater tots.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.4, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 1174.7, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 30.2
CROCKPOT CHICKEN BACON RANCH TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by mikeimmell
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a small sauce pan and cook the onion and celery until they are soft and translucent in appearance, approximately 3 minutes. Add the finely chopped garlic and continue cooking approximately 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Set aside. Place 1/2 the tater tots on the bottom of a crock pot, that has been sprayed with Pam and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cooked onions, garlic and celery. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese and 1/3 of the bacon over top. Place chicken pieces and 1 cup of the mixed vegetables on top and season with salt and pepper. Place another layer of 1/2 cup of cheese and 1/3 of the bacon crumbles over top. Place another layer of tater tots, cooked onions, celery and garlic, and the mixed vegetables on top, season again with salt and pepper and cover with the remaining cheese and bacon crumbles. Mix the milk with the dry ranch dressing seasoning mix and pour over top OR pour 1 cup of prepared Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and 1/4 cup of milk over the top. Sprinkle the fresh or dry parsley flakes over the top. Bake in the crock pot for 1 hour on high and then turned it to low for an additional 3 hours. Please be sure to keep an eye on your crock pot while its cooking as different sized crock pot models cook differently. Yours might be just fine at 4 hours on low. Note: you can omit the milk and the Hidden Valley Ranch dry Mix and Substitute 1 cup of already prepared bottled Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and 1/4 cup of milk in its place if you don't keep the Dry Hidden Valley Mix on hand in your cabinet. These directions are for a 6 qt slow cooker.
CHEESY CHICKEN TATER TOT CASSEROLE {SLOW COOKER}
I got this recipe from thecountrycook.net I haven't tried it as of yet but I know my family will love this and I will too because it sounds so simple to make. If anyone tries it, let me know what you think, thanks, Kristy Inspired By: http://www.thecountrycook.net/2012/07/cheesy-chicken-tater-tot-casserole-slow.html
Provided by Kristy Whitehead
Categories Casseroles
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Prepare your Crock Pot by giving it a good coating of non-stick cooking spray.
- 2. Next, begin layering in your ingredients. Start with half of the tater tots, followed by 1/3 of the bacon and then 1/3 of the cheese. Now layer in all of your chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 3. On top of the chicken, layer on another 1/3 of the bacon pieces and a 1/3 of the cheese. Top with the remaining tater tots, then layer on the rest of your cheese and bacon. When done with your layers, pour the milk over the entire thing.
- 4. Cover and cook on low about 4-6 hours. Be sure to check for doneness of your chicken, some Crock Pots take longer to cook than others.
CHICKEN AND TATER TOT CASSEROLE - HEALTHIER VERSION
A thrown together desperation dinner. You could substitute cream of chicken soup, or any cream of whatever soup with good results, I'm sure.
Provided by Amy - Ellies Mommie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together soup, onion, cheese, sour cream, yogurt and mayonnaise.
- In a 13 x 9 glass baking dish, place strips of chicken and tater tots.
- Spoon soup mixture over top and mix well.
- Cover with foil.
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 30-45 minutes.
BBQ CHICKEN TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE
Provided by á-6416
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- This "recipe" couldn't be easier. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Toss your chicken in a 9×11 baking dish. Pour in some bar-b-que sauce and stir it around. Add more if you need to until the chicken is good and coated. Spread the chicken out so that it covers the bottom of the dish. Top the bar-b-que chicken with tater tots. Top the tater tots with cheddar cheese. Pop it in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the tater tots are browned and cooked through.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the best choices for this casserole. You can also use rotisserie chicken.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a variety of vegetables. Frozen or fresh vegetables can be used in this casserole. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, peas, and corn.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. Vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Use a thick and creamy soup. Cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup are good choices. You can also use a combination of soups.
- Add some cheese. Shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese are good choices. You can also use a combination of cheeses.
- Top the casserole with tater tots. Frozen or homemade tater tots can be used. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top of the casserole.
- Bake the casserole until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. This will help the casserole to set and make it easier to serve.
Conclusion:
Chicken tater tot casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy tater tots, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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