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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Tater tot casserole in dish.
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This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is so easy to make and absolutely full of flavor. A chicken pot pie base meets crispy tater tots for a delicious match up. Plus, it takes less than an hour to make.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 and 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and hand pulled into pieces
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots medley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • a little over 1/2 of a 32 ounce bag of frozen tater tots (Buy a 32 ounce bag, because the amount will vary depending on casserole dish size)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place a dutch oven or large pot on the stovetop over medium low heat. Add in the butter and allow it to melt completely. Then, pour in the flour stirring with a wooden spoon to combine until smooth.
  3. Add in the onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine well, then cover for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the onion. Slowly add in chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring in between to create a thick, smooth liquid.
  4. Toss in rotisserie chicken, peas, carrots and parsley into the chicken stock mixture. Stir.
  5. Pour in milk and stir to combine. Increase stovetop heat to medium and allow the mixture to come to a low boil. Stir every minute or two, for about 5 to 6 minutes until it thickens like a rich stew.
  6. Pour the chicken stew mixture into a casserole dish.
  7. Top the casserole with tater tots aligned in a flat row. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until the tater tots are fully cooked.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool for about 10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • The roux just needs to combine well. You don't need to worry about cooking it to a darker color like you would in a gumbo.
  • Once adding the milk, you want to stir frequently and keep it at a low boil, not rapid. Turn down the heat if needed.
  • When adding the tater tots, arrange them in a single layer on the casserole so they cook evenly.

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