Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this chicken alfredo tater tot casserole, a hearty dish blending creamy sauce with crispy potato bites. Cheese-laden layers promise a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Dairy:
- 4 cups (600 g) cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Vegetables:
- 2 cups (480 ml) Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (120 g) frozen peas (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping:
- 1 bag (32 ounces or 900 g) frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 375F (190C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté diced chicken in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked and golden brown, ensuring no pink remains in the meat.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, and shredded parmesan, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold the cooked chicken into the creamy sauce, gently mixing to distribute the meat evenly throughout the mixture.
- Arrange a uniform layer of frozen tater tots across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a crispy potato foundation.
- Pour the chicken and alfredo sauce mixture directly over the tater tots, making sure to cover the entire surface for consistent flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle additional shredded cheese and optional chopped bacon on top for extra richness and texture.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese becomes bubbly and golden and the tater tots turn crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the sauce to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Swap frozen tater tots for cauliflower tots to reduce carbohydrates and add more vegetables to the dish.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream to lower fat content while maintaining a creamy texture and adding extra protein.
- Select rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken strips for a faster preparation time and more convenient cooking process.
- Consider adding spinach or broccoli directly into the casserole to boost nutritional value and create a more balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg