Description
A hearty and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, creamy sauces, and crispy tater tots, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs cooked, shredded chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat or light)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled smoked beef bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken and Optional Vegetables: Cook and shred your chicken (4-5 cups should do) and finely dice the onion and mince the garlic if using.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream until smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley.
- Mix Filling: Fold in shredded chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, and optional bacon with the creamy mixture.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease the inside of your slow cooker. Layer half of the chicken mixture, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheese, and half of the tater tots. Repeat the process.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until filling is hot and bubbly.
- Add Final Cheese: 20-30 minutes before serving, sprinkle remaining cheese over tater tots and cover until melted.
- Rest and Serve: Turn off slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider garnishing with fresh herbs or additional cheese before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg