Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Tater tot casserole with a wooden spoon in it.

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is creamy, cheesy, full of tender chicken, mixed vegetables, with a crispy topping of golden brown tater tots. It's the best weeknight comfort food when you want something easy, filling, and something the whole family will love.

Course Casserole, Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken tater tot casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 499kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

3 cups shredded chicken
1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (10 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, condensed soups, and ranch seasoning packet until thoroughly combined. Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
3 cups shredded chicken, 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, 1 can (10 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 can (10 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup, 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top the chicken mixture.
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer, in rows, making sure they are snug but not stacked on top of each other.
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until browned and bubbly on the sides.
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving hot. Enjoy!

Notes

Shredded Chicken : Use leftover chicken, use shredded rotisserie chicken from the store, or you can boil chicken breasts in chicken broth on the stove top. I like to throw some boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, with some chicken stock, and let it cook on LOW heat for 6-7 hours. The chicken is so tender and easily shreds with just a touch of a fork. Whatever way you cook the chicken, make sure it reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F before removing it and shredding it. I don't recommend using canned chicken or the ready-to-use chicken packs from the store, because they are saltier. The chicken can be shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces.
Frozen Veggies : These can be replaced with your favorite frozen veggie pack; corn, green beans, peas, carrots, etc. Or use a mixed variety. My family likes really soft veggies, so I will thaw the frozen veggies first before adding them into the mixing bowl.
Condensed Soups : I would recommend sticking with the cheddar cheese soup for that cheesy factor, however, you could substitute the cream of mushroom with cream of chicken soup, cream of celery, or another variety you like.
Ranch Seasoning : If using homemade ranch seasoning mix you will need 3 tablespoons.
Cheddar Cheese : Sharp, medium, or mild cheddar cheese can all be used. Or try Pepper Jack for some spice, or Colby Jack is another great alternative to cheddar.
Tater Tots : These come in regular size, round (called crowns I think), or mini tater tots. Choose whichever one you prefer.

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