Description
Comforting chicken alfredo tater tot casserole combines creamy sauce with crispy potato gems for a hearty meal. Cheesy layers and simple ingredients make this dish a crowd-pleasing dinner you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups/600 g chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 bag/32 oz/900 g frozen tater tots
- 2 cups/480 ml Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup/100 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup/100 g parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 cup/120 g frozen peas
- 2 tbsps parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Chicken Sauté: Cook diced chicken in a large skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper until golden and fully cooked. Reduce heat and incorporate cream cheese, stirring until melted into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Sauce Creation: Blend alfredo sauce into the chicken, creating a rich, velvety coating that thoroughly envelops the meat.
- Assembly: Spread the chicken and sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then meticulously layer frozen tater tots in uniform rows to completely cover the base.
- Cheese Topping: Generously distribute shredded cheese over the tater tots, ensuring complete coverage for a golden, melty finish.
- Baking: Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, bronzed crust and tater tots achieve a satisfying crispness.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow layers to set. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley or green onions to add a fresh, vibrant element to the dish.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Tots: Pat frozen tater tots dry before placing them on the casserole to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent excess moisture.
- Customize Protein Options: Swap chicken with ground turkey, shredded rotisserie chicken, or even plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility and variety.
- Control Cheese Melt: Use a blend of cheeses like mozzarella and cheddar for enhanced flavor complexity and optimal melting performance.
- Lighten the Dish: Substitute heavy cream cheese and alfredo sauce with Greek yogurt and lower-fat alternatives to reduce overall calorie content without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 555
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg