One of my ultimate homemaker dreams is to have a freezer dedicated to stored casseroles. Also be sure to check the ingredients on your tater tots - some come with a coating that is not gluten-free friendly! Storing Tips Be more diligent than I was - watch your timers!ĭiet-friendliness: Want to make Chicken Tater Tot Casserole gluten-free? Nix the cream of chicken soup in favor of equal parts sour cream and cream cheese diluted with milk. My casserole wasn’t inedible, but it definitely missed out on that depth of crispiness that baking uncovered would have given it. I’ll admit, there are times when I’ve forgotten to uncover for that final stretch. But be careful about properly draining the veggies - too much extra water will make your casserole soggy.Ĭheck that Time: The oven baking instructions follow the familiar casserole structure: bake covered at first, then uncovered to finish it off. Voracious for Veggies: I like to think of myself as a Vegetable Ninja - if I can sneak veggies into a dish, you better believe I will! For this dish, I love serving fresh salads or sauteed veggies on the side, but I’ve found adding some chopped broccoli, diced carrots, or sliced onions to Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a great way to bring a bright boost. Have some leftover BBQ chicken? Bought a rotisserie chicken on sale? Even have some frozen chicken nuggets? Have some fun with the type of chicken you use! Ingredient NotesĬhicken: The only specification in the below recipe is that the chicken you add to the casserole be fully cooked (do NOT add raw chicken - the oven baking time won’t fully cook it!). Fear not, friends! I’ve covered all of your casserole Concerns below.
This cheesy chicken casserole is wonderfully versatile and packs an ooey, gooey creamy punch –– but casseroles can be a bit finicky if not handled properly. Switch it up! Almost every element is changeable.But when I serve Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, you know what I hear? The sweet sound of satisfied silence. Most nights, I feel like I’m cooking for a bunch of tiny restaurant critics. Let’s face it: crowd-pleasing meals are in short supply. Serve garnished with guacamole, sour cream, salsa and cilantro, if desired.What I Love About Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe Bake until the tots are crispy and the casserole is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with any spice mixture left at the bottom of the bowl and the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Remove from the heat.Īdd the potato tots to the bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons spice mixture and toss to coat. Arrange the tots over the chicken mixture in a single layer in concentric circles. Fold in the beans, corn, chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Sprinkle the top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Add the cream cheese and stir until smooth. Once the mixture looks sandy, add the broth and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture and the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside and has released some juices, about 5 minutes (the chicken will finish cooking in the oven). Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a medium bowl leave the juices and as much oil as possible in the skillet.Īdd the bell peppers, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
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