Description
This Irresistible Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole combines creamy Alfredo sauce, tender shredded chicken, and crispy tater tots topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a comforting and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Mix Chicken and Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly to blend all the flavors together evenly.
- Layer Chicken Mixture: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the chicken and sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, uniform layer on top of the chicken mixture to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses over the tater tots to create a rich, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, and the tater tots are crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for about five minutes to set slightly before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Add steamed or roasted vegetables like broccoli or peas between the chicken layer and tater tots for added nutrition.
- Use low-fat Alfredo sauce or reduced-fat cheese to make a lighter version.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo casserole, tater tot casserole, easy dinner recipes, baked chicken recipes, comfort food casserole
