Description
Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole is a cozy and comforting dinner that combines creamy Alfredo sauce, tender shredded chicken, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy and hearty family favorite, ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, sour cream, frozen peas, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Make sure it is level to allow even topping.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top of the chicken mixture, covering it completely for a crispy, golden crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the filling is bubbly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven carefully and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the tater tots.
- Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to set before serving warm. Enjoy this delicious, comforting dish!
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a quick and flavorful shortcut, but you can use any cooked chicken.
- Feel free to swap frozen peas with other vegetables like broccoli or corn.
- For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or parmesan cheese to the chicken mixture.
- If avoiding sour cream, Greek yogurt can be a healthier substitute.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a richer, creamier melt.
- This casserole is freezer-friendly; bake first, then freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: chicken Alfredo casserole, tater tot casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, baked casserole, creamy chicken recipe
