My chicken tater tot casserole is the ultimate fun Friday dinner idea! Count me in on any dinner that involves tater tots, but I must say, this chicken casserole really takes the cake. My kids beg me to make this delicious casserole that’s filled with tender chunks of chicken, lots of veggies, and a creamy cheese sauce. I think the crispy golden tater tots on top could get them to eat just about anything underneath, but it certainly helps that this casserole is delicious, too!
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
This chicken tater tot casserole is super kid-friendly, but my husband and I love it too! My sons are notoriously picky eaters, but they gobble this one right up with zero complaints about the veggies inside. I love how easy this recipe is with just 7 simple ingredients. Frozen veggies, frozen tater tots, and cream of chicken soup are total rockstars that add so much flavor and cut down on prep time.
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How to Store and Reheat
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
- Cutting the chicken before cooking it helps reduce your cooking time.
- 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.
- Using butter and oil olive helps the chicken not stick to the skillet.
- You can use your favorite cheese on top of the tater tots.
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
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
- 21 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup (2 cans)
- ½ cup milk
- 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables thawed (1 package)
- 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.2 pounds chicken breasts, Kosher salt and freshly ground black 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.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted 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 Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Chop up 2 pounds of chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Once melted, add in the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Make the Filling: Add in 21 ounces (2 cans) of cream of chicken soup, ½ cup of milk, 12 ounces (1 package) of thawed frozen mixed vegetables, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well and cook until warmed through.
Assemble and Bake: Remove from the heat, top with 32 ounces (1 package) of frozen tater tots and the remaining 1 cup of cheese, then bake at 400℉ for 25-30 minutes until the tots are golden.
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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!