Description
A cozy and hearty dish made with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and crispy tater tots all baked to perfection. This comforting casserole is quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) chicken breasts, cubed into bite-sized ½ inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) chicken stock or broth
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 cups (300g) frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas)
- 32-ounce (900g) bag frozen tater tots
- 8 ounces (225g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken breasts with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the sautéed onion and garlic, stirring constantly to create a roux. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in whole milk and chicken stock until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add the seasoned chicken, dried thyme, and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir well and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is almost cooked through.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with frozen tater tots in a single layer, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices before cooking. Swap in different vegetables or cheese varieties for customization. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken, tater tot, casserole, comfort food, easy dinner