Description
This Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and hearty baked dish combining tender shredded chicken in a creamy Alfredo sauce with peas, topped with crispy golden tater tots and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it’s easy to prepare and bakes to bubbly, cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and make cleaning easier.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, sour cream, frozen peas, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Spread Filling: Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to form a uniform layer.
- Arrange Tater Tots: Place the frozen tater tots on top of the chicken mixture in a single, even layer to ensure crispiness.
- Bake Casserole: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tater tots become golden brown and the casserole starts to bubble around the edges.
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the hot tater tots layer.
- Melt Cheese: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden on top.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to allow it to set slightly, then serve warm and enjoy your delicious meal.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from leftover rotisserie chicken or quickly poach chicken breasts for a time-saving option.
- Feel free to swap frozen peas with other frozen vegetables like corn or mixed vegetables to suit your taste.
- For extra cheesiness, add a shredded mozzarella layer under the tater tots as well.
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispy tater tots.
