Description
Pioneer Woman Chicken Tater Tot Casserole delivers comfort on a plate with hearty layers of shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and crispy potato tots. Midwestern home cooking shines in this crowd-pleasing dish that warms hearts and satisfies hunger in one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 to 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin and bones removed)
Vegetables and Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup diced onion (approximately ½ small onion)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) salted butter, room temperature
- Two 10.5-ounce (297 grams) cans of cream of celery soup
- ½ can (about 5 ounces or 148 milliliters) water
- One 12-ounce (340 grams) bag of frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans, corn), no need to thaw
Seasoning and Topping:
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- One 32-ounce (907 grams) bag of frozen tater tots, use straight from the freezer
Instructions
- Warm the cooking area by preheating the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius), allowing it to reach the full temperature before cooking.
- Select a large skillet and melt one tablespoon of salted butter over medium heat, creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Gently introduce diced onions into the melted butter, stirring and cooking until they transform into a soft, translucent texture, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded rotisserie chicken, cream of celery soup, water, and frozen mixed vegetables into the skillet, mixing thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Heat the entire mixture until it reaches a consistent temperature, typically 3 to 5 minutes, then enhance flavor with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to personal preference.
- Transfer the complete mixture from the skillet into a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-centimeter) baking dish, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- Strategically arrange frozen tater tots in compact, tight rows across the top of the mixture, ensuring they remain on the surface without sinking, then place in the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, monitoring the golden browning of the tots and the bubbling of the casserole. Check the dish around 20 minutes to prevent excessive browning and ensure optimal results.
Notes
- Stretch that rotisserie chicken into a budget-friendly feast that feeds the whole family without breaking the bank.
- Whip up a crowd-pleasing casserole in under an hour, perfect for chaotic weeknight dinners.
- Maximize convenience by prepping this dish ahead and freezing for those nights when cooking feels impossible.
- Customize your casserole with unexpected vegetable twists or cheese variations that keep everyone excited about dinner.
- Enjoy delicious leftovers that stay fresh and tasty for 3-4 days, giving you multiple meals from one simple recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg