Description
If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food, this cheesy chicken tater tot casserole is exactly what you need. It’s a warm, hearty, and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, crispy golden tater tots, and layers of gooey melted cheese into one irresistible bake. Perfect as a quick dinner, easy weeknight meal, or even a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas or cozy comfort food, this recipe delivers every time.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken
1 bag frozen tater tots
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly grease a baking dish.
3. In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
4. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Fold in cooked chicken until well coated.
6. Stir in half of the cheddar cheese, mozzarella, bacon bits, and green onions.
7. Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
8. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
9. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon over the top.
10. Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
11. Garnish with remaining green onions.
12. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispy tater tots.
Allow casserole to rest before serving so it sets properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg