Creamy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish combining crispy tater tots, tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, savory bacon, and mixed vegetables, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, it’s easy to prepare and full of irresistible flavors.
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
KeywordChicken Tater Tot Casserole, chicken casserole, tater tot casserole, easy casserole recipe, comfort food, baked casserole, Baking
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time65 minutes
Servings10 servings
Calories420kcal
Ingredients
Meats
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound cooked chicken, diced into bite-size pieces
Dairy and Sauces
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese, divided
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mixed vegetables, drained
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Other
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crisp and crumble it. Dice the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces if not already done.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded Colby jack cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Stir the mixed vegetables, diced chicken, chopped green onions, and all but ½ cup of the bacon crumbles into the cheese mixture until evenly combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top the mixture with the frozen tater tots in a single layer. Bake for 45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese and the remaining ½ cup of bacon crumbles on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly, then serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- For a lower sodium version, use low-sodium cream of chicken soup and reduce added salt.
- You can substitute mixed vegetables with your favorite veggies such as peas and carrots or green beans.
- Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Cook the bacon ahead of time to save prep time when assembling.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
- The calorie count is an estimate based on typical ingredient brands and may vary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g