Tater Tot Chicken Casserole is a must-make recipe for game day, potlucks, or just as a fun weeknight dinner! My kids beg for this cheesy chicken casserole that’s piled high with fluffy, crispy, golden tater tots. The best part? It’s SO easy to toss together!
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Tater tot chicken casserole is the kid-friendly dinner you’ve been dreaming of. If you want to pile some protein and veggies onto your picky eater’s plate that they’ll actually eat, you’ve found just the right recipe! Tater tot chicken casserole features a creamy mix of veggies, chicken and cheese all baked to perfection beneath tater tots and even more cheese. This is one of my favorite fun weeknight dinners to make because it’s easy and I know my kids will devour it. I don’t think I’ve ever had leftovers of this tried and true casserole recipe!
What’s in chicken tater tot casserole?
Frozen tater tots and frozen veggies have never been so delicious! Here are just three key ingredients that make this fun casserole so good:
- Tater Tots: Any bag of frozen tots work well! To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever met a frozen tater tot I haven’t liked.
- Mixed Veggies: Any mixed veggies will get the job done, so use your favorite (or whatever is already in your freezer).
- Chicken: In a bit of a hurry? You can definitely use pre-cooked or leftover chicken. If you decide to go this route, you can skip the second step and just add the chicken in your mixture in step 3.
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How to Store and Reheat
Like I said, I almost never have any leftovers of this chicken tater tot casserole! If you end up with some, no worries – it reheats like a dream. Just keep it stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, I highly recommend using your air fryer or oven until just warmed through! That way, your tots stay crispy.
How to Freeze
If you plan to freeze this chicken casserole, I suggest baking it in a baking dish instead of a cast iron skillet. You can then place foil over the baking dish once it’s fully cooled to room temp and put it in the freezer.
Notes and Tips
- Using butter and oil olive helps the chicken not stick to the skillet.
- Cutting the chicken before cooking it helps reduce your cooking time.
- You can use your favorite cheese on top of the tater tots.
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Top Reader Review
“My husband loved this recipe and that’s a win in my book. It is something I’d definitely make again!!” – Michelle
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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into small 1-inch cubes (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 21 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup 2 cans
- ½ cup milk
- 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables 1 package, thawed
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots 1 package
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the olive oil and butter. Once melted, add in the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.2 pounds chicken breasts, salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter
- Add in the cream of chicken soup, milk, frozen mixed vegetables, and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix well and cook until warmed through.21 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Remove from the heat, top with tater tots and remaining cheese, and then at 400℉ for 25-30 minutes until the tots are golden.32 ounces frozen tater tots, 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Notes
How to Make Tater Tot Chicken Casserole Step by Step
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Season the chicken: Chop up 2 lbs of chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook the chicken: Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Once melted, add in the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
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Make the filling: Add in 21 oz (2 cans) cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk, 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix well and cook until warmed through.
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Assemble and bake: Remove from the heat, top with 32 oz frozen tater tots and remaining cheese, then bake at 400℉ for 25-30 minutes until the tots are golden.
Just looking@ the recipe is yummy? Going to make Saturday dinner
What’s not to love about it!
My husband loved this recipe and that’s a win in my book. It is something I’d definitely make again!!
Yay, Michelle!
A great tater tots recipe that I’ll definitely be making again. I did increase the heat to 425 towards the end of baking to make sure the tater tots got crispy but otherwise followed the recipe, which was perfect.
Thanks for sharing, Helen!!
By far my most favorite tater tot casserole I’ve ever had!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Heather!
I made this recipe this afternoon & my wife & kids loved it!!
I’m so happy to hear that, Lance!
Came out pretty good, definitely a saver!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it, Karen!