Description
This Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is the kind of easy dinner I turn to when I want pure comfort food without a lot of fuss. It is a creamy, cheesy chicken bake with crispy tater tots, smoky bacon, and melty cheese on top, making it perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, potlucks, and anyone looking for easy recipe ideas, dinner ideas, and cozy food ideas all in one dish.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 bag frozen tater tots
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, half of the bacon, most of the green onions, and the diced tomatoes.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer over the top.
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the tater tots are golden.
7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese, remaining mozzarella cheese, and the rest of the bacon over the casserole.
8. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
9. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then finish with the remaining green onions before serving.
Notes
Do not add the tater tots too early if you are making the casserole ahead, or they can lose their crisp texture before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 102mg
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