Chicken Pot Tater Tots Bake

If you’re a fan of the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie, this Chicken Pot Tater Tot Bake is a delightful twist that brings the same savory goodness with a crispy tater tot topping. A perfect blend of familiar tastes and exciting textures, it’s an excellent choice for a satisfying family meal or a contribution to potluck gatherings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter
2 oz mushrooms
2 celery stalks, sliced
5 tbsp all-purpose flour
Dried thyme
Garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
5 oz chicken broth
5 oz cooked shredded chicken
1 pearl onion
2 carrots, crinkle cut
2 oz peas
5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Frozen tater tots (5 – 8 oz)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a pan, heat oil and sauté sliced celery, crinkle-cut carrots, peas, and mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables are nearly tender before adding the mushrooms.
Grease a baking pan and layer it with cooked shredded chicken.
Add the sautéed vegetable mixture on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle dried thyme and garlic powder to taste.
In a saucepan, melt butter, add all-purpose flour, and cook until golden brown.
Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce.
Pour the sauce over the layered ingredients in the baking pan.
Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
Arrange frozen tater tots evenly over the cheese layer.
Add another layer of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the tater tots.
Bake until the tater tots are golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 20g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg

Remember that these nutritional values are ballpark figures and might differ depending on various factors, including ingredient brands and portion sizes.

Cooking Tips:

Customize the seasoning with herbs like rosemary or sage for added depth.
Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.