Chicken and Veggie Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

If you love creamy casseroles with a crispy, golden topping, this Chicken and Veggie Tater Tot Casserole Recipe is the ultimate comfort food.

Packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, melted cheese, and crunchy tater tots, this easy bake is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.

It’s kid-friendly, simple to prepare, and tastes even better the next day.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

One-dish meal: Everything bakes together for easy cleanup.

Family favorite: Crispy tots, creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness!

Quick to make: Ready in under an hour with simple ingredients.

Customizable: Use your favorite veggies or swap in turkey for a lighter version.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Filling

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)

• 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup milk

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Topping

• 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)

• Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions (Simple Sentences)

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.

5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

6. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes.

7. Stir in cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk.

8. Add shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheese. Mix well.

9. Pour the chicken mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.

10. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.

11. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots.

12. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

13. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

14. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.

💡 Recipe Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.

• Add broccoli, bell peppers, or spinach for extra nutrition.

• For a creamier texture, stir in a little cream cheese with the sauce.

• Make ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with a simple side salad, steamed veggies, or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Freeze: Freeze before baking for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.

• Reheat: Bake at 350°F until warm and crispy, or microwave individual servings.

Chicken and Veggie Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

A creamy, cheesy casserole made with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and crispy tater tots baked to perfection.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

For the Filling

• 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn, green beans
• 1 can 10 oz cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Topping

• 1 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
• Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish optional

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes.
7. Stir in cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk.
8. Add shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheese. Mix well.
9. Pour the chicken mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
10. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
11. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots.
12. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
13. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
14. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.