Description
Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy Alfredo sauce, sour cream, and peas, topped with crispy golden tater tots and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal that combines rich flavors with a delightful crunchy topping.
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 and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, sour cream, frozen peas, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Spread Chicken Mixture: Evenly spread the creamy chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish to form the casserole base.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture, covering the surface completely for a crispy top layer.
- Bake Casserole: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Melt Cheese: Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to set before serving warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- For a lower fat version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use a reduced-fat Alfredo sauce.
- Frozen peas can be replaced with corn or mixed vegetables based on preference.
- If you like extra crispy tots, bake an additional 5 minutes uncovered.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
