Description

Pioneer Woman Chicken Tater Tot Casserole delivers comfort on a plate with hearty layers of shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and crispy potato tots. Midwestern home cooking shines in this crowd-pleasing dish that warms hearts and satisfies hunger in one delicious bite.

Ingredients

Scale

3 to 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin and bones removed)
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon salted butter
Two 10.5-ounce cans of cream of celery soup
½ can water
One 12-ounce bag of frozen mixed vegetables
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
One 32-ounce bag of frozen tater tots

Instructions

Step: Warm the cooking area by preheating the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
Step: Select a large skillet and melt one tablespoon of salted butter over medium heat.
Step: Gently introduce diced onions into the melted butter and cook until soft and translucent, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
Step: Incorporate shredded rotisserie chicken, cream of celery soup, water, and frozen mixed vegetables into the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
Step: Heat the mixture until it reaches a consistent temperature, typically 3 to 5 minutes, then enhance flavor with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step: Transfer the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
Step: Strategically arrange frozen tater tots in compact, tight rows across the top of the mixture.
Step: Bake for approximately 30 minutes until the tots are golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

Notes

Stretch that rotisserie chicken into a budget-friendly feast that feeds the whole family. Whip up this crowd-pleasing casserole in under an hour. You can prep this dish ahead and freeze it. Customize with your favorite vegetables or cheese variations.

Prep Time: PT15M
Cook Time: PT30M
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 367 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 1080 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 21 g
Cholesterol: 62 mg

Keywords: casserole, chicken, tater tots, comfort food, dinner, easy recipe, pioneer woman style