Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe (2024)

This one is a smart pick for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s simple, using common pantry items like cream of mushroom soup and spices, plus frozen tater tots and frozen veggies for extra convenience. It’s family-friendly and bakes in one dish, so cleanup is as easy as possible.

The recipe is also flexible when it comes to finishing touches. You can choose to broil the casserole at the end for an extra crispy cheese layer, or you can skip this step for a quicker meal.

💛Why you’ll love this recipe

• Quick prep time — get it in the oven in just 15 minutes.
• A budget-friendly recipe with ingredients you may already have on hand.
• Easy to add your favorite veggies or toppings.
• A hit with kids and adults alike, making it a great family-friendly dinner idea.
• Make ahead and freeze for a stress-free meal.

➡️Ingredients

⏲How to make this chicken tater tot casserole recipe

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
• Mix Together the Base: In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Once that’s well combined, stir in the shredded chicken and the frozen corn.
• Assemble in the Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into your baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top, then arrange the tater tots in a single layer (you may have a few tater tots left over).
• Bake: Pop the dish into the oven. Bake until it’s bubbling, which will take about 30-35 minutes. Then, sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. For an extra golden top, broil for 1-2 minutes on the top rack in your oven, watching closely to make sure it doesn’t burn.

• Serve: Let it cool a bit before you sprinkle on parsley and green onions or chives, if you like. Then, serve and enjoy.

👉Ingredient substitution suggestions

• Cream of Mushroom Soup: Swap for cream of chicken soup, but note that the overall dish will be saltier.
• Whole Milk: Feel free to use any milk or neutral-tasting plant-based milk.
• Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: Two minced garlic cloves and ½ a diced onion can be used for a fresher taste. Just sauté them for a few minutes first.
• Chicken: Canned chicken works in a pinch, or use leftover cooked turkey.
• Frozen Corn: Swap for peas, diced carrots, or any frozen veggie mix you like.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Try mozzarella, gouda, swiss, or pepper jack.

✨Variations

• Spicy: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the mix.
• Meat Lovers: Throw in some cooked bacon bits or diced ham along with the chicken.
• Veggie-Packed: Mix in steamed broccoli florets, diced bell peppers, or sliced mushrooms for an extra dose of veggies.
• Tex-Mex: Add a packet of salt-free taco seasoning to the chicken mixture and top with jalapeños before baking.
• BBQ: Mix some BBQ sauce with the chicken and top with crispy onions for the last few minutes of baking.

〰️How to serve

• Vegetables — Serve alongsideroasted cauliflower,baked sliced zucchini, baked jicama fries, roasted butternut squash, or roasted green beans.
• Salads — Pair with side salads of dill cucumber onion salad or classic Caesar salad.
• Sauces — Drizzle a sauce on top likesour cream, hot sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing.
• Toppings —Sprinkle some crispy onions,crushed potato chips, or crushed Ritz crackers on top during the second round of baking.

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