Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and easy dish that combines tender shredded chicken with crispy tater tots, all smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce. This is a family favorite, perfect for feeding a crowd or making on busy weeknights!
Servings:6
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 brown onion, chopped
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ tsp dried thyme , or 1/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 ¼ cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, from approx 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 lb 4 oz frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat to oven to 425F.
- Heat the butter over a medium high heat in a large frying pan or skillet. Once the butter is frothy add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until it is starting to soften and color.
- Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until the mushrooms are slightly golden. Season with the thyme, garlic powder, and some salt and pepper.
- Stir in the vegetables and the flour. Stir in the chicken broth and allow to bubble away until slightly thickened. This should take 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream and half the cheese. Season to taste with more salt and pepper before stirring in the shredded chicken.
- Transfer to a large baking dish and top with the tater tots. Scatter with the remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don't have chicken on hand? You can replace the shredded chicken with ground turkey or beef, or add in shredded beef or pork! Just make sure you cook it fully before adding it to the casserole mixture.
- Adjust the veggies! You can make this easy cheesy tater tot casserole your own by adding or omitting veggies however you'd like. Try using fresh green beans, zucchini, bell peppers, or broccoli!
- You can replace the sour cream with plain greek yogurt if desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 433 kcal, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 24 g, Fat: 24 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 76 mg, Sodium: 614 mg, Potassium: 578 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 2370 IU, Vitamin C: 11 mg, Calcium: 265 mg, Iron: 2 mg