Best 9 Nuggets And Tots Casserole Recipes

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Looking for a unique and delicious meal to satisfy your cravings? Look no further than the tantalizing combination of crispy chicken nuggets and golden tater tots, brought together in a mouthwatering casserole dish. This recipe combines the irresistible crunch of nuggets with the soft, fluffy texture of tots, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for Nuggets and Tots Casserole, a dish that will become a family favorite in no time!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CAROLYN'S CHICKEN TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



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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

olive oil cooking spray
4 skinless, boneless chicken strips
1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken gravy
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sage and onion stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
½ cup minced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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

TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE



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My family loves this casserole. It is easy to prepare and makes enough for two meals. Serve with a crisp salad and fresh pineapple for a complete meal your family will love!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®), divided
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Montreal-style steak seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 20 potato nuggets in the casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Stir cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
  • Smash the warmed potato nuggets in the casserole dish to cover the bottom completely. Spread ground beef mixture over the mashed potato nuggets. Pour soup mixture evenly over the beef layer. Top with remaining potato nuggets and sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese evenly over the nuggets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and potatoes golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1130.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN NUGGETS AND TATER TOTS CASSEROLE



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A delicious and easy tater tots casserole that the whole family will enjoy!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

20-25 Tyson chicken nuggets
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk
1 16 ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables (such as a combination of peas, corn, carrots and green beans)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 32 ounce bag frozen seasoned shredded potato tots

Steps:

  • Bake chicken nuggets according to package instructions, until crispy.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken nuggets in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Set aside.
  • Whisk together cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour sauce over chicken nuggets.
  • Top with a layer of frozen vegetables, then a layer of shredded cheese, and finally a layer of frozen seasoned shredded potato tots.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes (or until topping is crispy and golden brown and casserole is heated through).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the recipe, Calories 510 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 20.2 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 1544 mg, Fiber 5.4 g, Sugar 2.7 g

CHICKEN NUGGETS AND POTATO TOTS CASSEROLE



Chicken Nuggets and Potato Tots Casserole image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 chicken nuggets
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups shredded cheddar
32 ounces tater tots

Steps:

  • Bake chicken nuggets according to package instructions, until crispy.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.Place chicken nuggets in a...

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN AND TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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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

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch half-moons
1 onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups frozen tater tots, thawed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

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.

KID-PLEASING POTATO NUGGET CASSEROLE



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Just grab the casserole dish, add chicken, frozen veggies, and creamy canned soup, and you've got an ultra-kid-friendly supper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-lb bag), thawed
1 bag (16 oz) frozen potato nuggets
1/2 cup shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, mix soup, milk, dried onion, chicken and vegetables. Arrange frozen potato nuggets over top.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 8 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1720 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 4 1/2 g

CHICKEN NUGGET CASSEROLE



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This is another easy recipe that kids can cook. Serve with Green Giant Asian Style Medley steamed veggies, and everyone at your supper table will pay you compliments. From the kitchen of Tona Thornburg Court, Bridgeton MO.

Provided by Tona C.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans chicken rice soup
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can chow mein noodles
1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk
24 chicken, nuggets cut into quarters and thawed to room temperature
1/2 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients together in a buttered 2 quart casserole.
  • Top with crushed potato chips.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Put soy sauce on the table for individual use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8157.2, Fat 566, SaturatedFat 161.4, Cholesterol 2773.3, Sodium 3400, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 691.9

CHICKEN NUGGET CASSEROLE



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Youngsters will need just five ingredients to help prepare this easy entree. Our kids love to eat chicken nuggets this way. It's a satisfying supper with spaghetti and a salad. -Tylene Loar, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (13-1/2 ounces) frozen chicken nuggets
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (26-1/2 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.Place chicken nuggets in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning. , Cover and bake until chicken is heated through and cheese is melted, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHICKEN TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chicken Tater Tot Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked & cubed
16 ounces frozen tater tots
1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a 9x12 glass baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.2, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 1091.6, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 24

Tips:

  • Use high-quality frozen nuggets and tater tots. This will make a big difference in the taste of your casserole.
  • Season the casserole to your liking. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other spices that you enjoy.
  • Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and that the cheese is nice and gooey.
  • Serve the casserole immediately. This is when it will be at its best, with the cheese still melted and the nuggets and tater tots still crispy.

Conclusion:

Nuggets and tots casserole is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that the whole family will love. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. And best of all, it's a great way to use up leftover nuggets and tater tots. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give nuggets and tots casserole a try.

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