Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole
Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole Base
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup onions, diced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken thighs
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 bag Tater Tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the 1/3 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly translucent.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Stir in the 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour with the butter and onions to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Season the roux with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, stirring to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually pour in the 1/2 cup of whole milk and 1 3/4 cups of chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, continuing to whisk until it thickens.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the 2 1/2 cups of shredded cooked chicken thighs and 2 cups of mixed vegetables. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture into the prepared 9x9 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Arrange a single layer of Tater Tots evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the Tater Tots.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the Tater Tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 11
Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot, with hot sauce on the side for those who enjoy extra spice.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole Base
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup onions, diced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken thighs
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 bag Tater Tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the 1/3 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly translucent.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Stir in the 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour with the butter and onions to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Season the roux with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, stirring to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually pour in the 1/2 cup of whole milk and 1 3/4 cups of chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, continuing to whisk until it thickens.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the 2 1/2 cups of shredded cooked chicken thighs and 2 cups of mixed vegetables. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture into the prepared 9x9 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Arrange a single layer of Tater Tots evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the Tater Tots.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the Tater Tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 11
Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot, with hot sauce on the side for those who enjoy extra spice.
⏱️ 5 min