Tater Tot Casserole with Chicken (Cracked Out Tater Tot Casserole)
This tater tot casserole with chicken is so delicious, full of flavor, and very much kid approved. It’s so easy to make, macro friendly, your whole family will be beggin’ for seconds, trust me.
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Think crack chicken and add in everyone’s favorite, crispy tater tots, and you got yourself a damn good dinner that’ll be a new favorite comfort food.
If you’ve been around here for a little, you know I’m all about making recipes that meet your health goals without having to make multiple meals.
I’m happy to report this healthy dish has made the official list of regular dinner rotations, requested by my mini humans.
This chicken tater tot casserole recipe makes life during the week so stinkin’ simple. I love easy casseroles on those busy weeknights.
Just throw it all together, bake, and BAM 🙂 You have yourself a delicious meal the entire family will love. WIN.
Why You’ll Love Tater Tot Casserole with Chicken:
- Macro friendly, lower carb and low fat dish with over 30 grams of protein
- All that comfort food in one dish, easy weeknight dinner that’ll be a kid favorite
- Perfect for meal prepping, freezer friendly
How To Make Tater Tot Casserole with Chicken
Simple ingredients You’ll Need:
- Cooked Chicken; Shredded
- Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Dried Dill
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Ranch Seasoning
- Tater Tots; You do not need to thaw before adding into the recipe
- Bacon
- Green Onions for Garnishing
Steps to Make Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
Grab a large mixing bowl and add in the plain greek yogurt, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried dill. Mix together until well combined.
Step 3
Add in your cooked shredded chicken into the large bowl and fold into the mixture.
Step 4
Lastly, add in your frozen tater tots and gently fold into the mixture.
Step 5
Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add the tater tot mixture into the casserole dish. Add additional tater tots to the top if you’d like!
Step 6
Bake uncovered for 50 minutes. If you have tater tots on the top, make sure they are nice and golden brown. Remove the baking dish from oven when finished cooking.
Step 7
Add your chopped bacon and green onions for toppings for a delicious crispy topping, and ENJOY your easy chicken tater tot casserole!!
Recipe Notes, Tips & Tricks for Tater Tot Casserole with Chicken
Protein Options for This Great Recipe??
If you have some time, boil your chicken breast, or cook in the oven and shred. I have this handy chicken shredder that is an absolute GAME CHANGER in the kitchen. I have it linked right here.
To keep things simple, especially if your short on time, you can most definitely use some rotisserie chicken, or even leftover chicken you have.
You can also use other protein options as well such as ground beef or ground turkey. It will give it a different flavor, but still equally delicious! Just be sure to cook everything before adding into the recipe.
Bacon Tips
I am using regular bacon in my recipe, but to save time grab some precooked bacon. For a healthier option, grab some turkey bacon.
Be sure to cook the bacon while the casserole is cooking!!
Freezing Method
To save even more time, you can make this tater tot chicken casserole ahead, freeze and bake it later!!
To bake after freezing, let the casserole thaw completely and then bake as directed in recipe.
How To Store Tater Tot Casserole With Chicken:
If you have leftovers, make sure to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can reheat in the microwave when ready. Leftovers of this recipe is soooooo good and still just as delicious the next day!
You can also freeze any leftovers and store for up to 3 months. To reheat after freezing, let it thaw completely. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until heated through.
Love healthy, macro friendly comfort dishes? Make sure to try out these yummy recipes for next time:
Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
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Ingredients
- 1.5 Lbs Cooked Chicken Shredded
- 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 oz can
- 16 Oz Plain Greek Yogurt Nonfat
- 2 Tbsp Dry Ranch Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Dried Dill
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese
- 4 Cups Frozen Tater Tots
Toppings for Garnishing
- 5 Slices Cooked Bacon Chopped
- 2-3 Green Onions Thinly Sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and add in the plain greek yogurt, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried dill. Mix together until well combined.
- Add in your cooked shredded chicken and fold into the mixture.
- Lastly, add in your frozen tater tots and gently fold into the mixture.
- Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add the tater tot mixture into the casserole dish. Add additional tater tots to the top if you'd like!
- Bake uncovered for 50 minutes. If you have tater tots on the top, make sure they are nice and golden. Remove from oven when finished cooking.
- Add your chopped bacon and green onions for toppings, and ENJOY!!
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