Tater Tot Chicken Casserole.’

Tater Tot Chicken Casserole is the ultimate creamy, cheesy comfort food! Tender chicken, a rich, flavorful sauce, and crispy golden tater tots come together in one easy-to-make, family-friendly dish. 

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With minimal prep and common pantry staples, simple ingredients, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings! If you need more casseroles that are worth it, try this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole or the Ultimate Chicken Casserole.

Why Make This Tater Tot Chicken Casserole

This kind of dinner is super quick and easy. Just mix, layer, and bake—perfect for busy nights when you need an easy weeknight dinner after all of the hustle and bustle of a day with the family!

This casserole is a dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Yes, even those kids who are picky eaters will devour this. Everyone loves a dinner dish with bite-sized pieces of chicken in a creamy sauce topped with crispy tater tots. The best part is that this easy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is great for meal prepping; you can assemble it ahead of time and bake it later.

Let’s Gather The Ingredients

• Soup: Cream of chicken soup
• Dairy: sour cream, milk.
• Cheese: Colby Jack cheese. I recommend shredding your own; it melts best.
• Vegetables: frozen peas and carrots.
• Chicken: You can use any cooked, diced, or shredded chicken, even meat from cooked chicken thighs will work. If in a pinch, canned chicken could work.  
• Ranch seasoning: A packet or Homemade Ranch Seasoning
• Tater Tots: No need to thaw before making this.

How to make Tater Tot Chicken Casserole

• Step 1: Add cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
• Step 2: Add peas and carrots, ranch seasoning, chicken, and shredded cheese to the mixture. Stir to combine.  

• Step 3: Transfer chicken mixture to a baking dish or an oven-safe deep skillet.
• Step 4: Top with frozen tater tots and bake until filling starts to bubble and tater tots are golden brown.

Recipe Tips

• Store leftover chicken and tater tot casserole in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, and they can be kept in the fridge.
• Try Different Cheeses: Swap Colby Jack out for cheddar cheese, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
• Make It Spicier: Add diced green chiles, buffalo sauce, hot sauce,  or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper when making this easy recipe if you want to add a kick of heat.
• Make It Extra Crispy: Broil the casserole for the last few minutes to crisp up the tater tots.