Description
Comfort classics collide in this mouthwatering Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole, blending cheesy potatoes with tender chicken in a creamy sauce. Hearty layers promise a satisfying meal that brings warm smiles and happy memories to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups (473 ml) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup (227 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Cream Components:
- 1 (15 ounces/425 g) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup (227 g) sour cream
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (142 g) frozen peas
- 1 (32 ounces/907 g) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C), creating an optimal environment for a crispy, golden casserole.
- Combine shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, sour cream, peas, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Distribute the chicken mixture evenly across the prepared dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Meticulously cover the chicken mixture with a single layer of frozen tater tots, positioning them closely together for maximum crispiness.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown tater tot topping.
- Remove the casserole and generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a tantalizing golden crust.
- Let the casserole rest for 3-5 minutes to set and cool slightly before serving, ensuring optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Opt for rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken for extra flavor depth and convenience.
- Substitute Alfredo sauce and sour cream with cashew cream or dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Add roasted bell peppers or spinach to increase nutritional value and create more complex flavor profiles.
- Par-bake tater tots for 10 minutes before adding to casserole to ensure maximum crunchiness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 497 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1560 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg