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Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

A creamy and savory casserole topped with crispy tater tots that brings families together for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken works great as a time-saver.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 cup Frozen Carrots, chopped Or use fresh carrots.
  • 3 cups Cream of Chicken Soup A homemade or low-fat version works, too.
  • 1 cup Milk Can replace with heavy cream for an indulgent twist.
  • 1 bag Tater Tots Sweet potato tots add a unique flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted for cooking.
  • 1 medium Onion, diced Use half for the filling and half for sautéing.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons Butter For making the filling.
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the carrots and half the onion. Stir until soft, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the flour and whisk constantly for about one minute.
  4. Stir in the milk and cook, continuing to whisk.
  5. Stir in the half-and-half and continue whisking until thickened. Add the chicken stock and pepper, mixing until dissolved. Adjust salt if necessary, and set aside.
  6. In another pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onion, a pinch of salt, and garlic, stirring until the onion is translucent.
  7. Add chopped chicken; let warm up. Stir in frozen peas and corn, cooking for a couple of minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Layer half of the chicken mixture in a 4-quart oven-proof dish.
  2. Then layer half of the cream mixture, followed by the rest of the chicken and cream mixture.
  3. Top with tater tots, adding a sprinkle of salt and pepper over the tater tots.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and crunchy.
  5. Allow to cool for 20 minutes to let the filling firm up. Enjoy!

Notes

Serve with a side salad or some homemade garlic bread. Can freeze the casserole unbaked for up to 3 months.