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Full of chicken, vegetables and a creamy sauce that makes an irresistible family size Chicken Tater Tot Casserole freezer meal!

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Full of chicken, vegetables and a full of flavor sauce that makes an irresistible family size freezer meal! Bake right away or freeze for later!
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time :1 hour 45 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :493
Course :Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce condensed cream of chicken soup 2 (15-ounce) cans, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup milk 2%
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked chicken cubed
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots thawed
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 32 ounce frozen tater tots

Instructions 

  • In a large pot, add soup, milk, butter, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated thru and butter has melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chicken, peas and carrots, corn and 1 cup shredded cheese. Transfer to one greased 9 x 13 freezer-safe baking pan, or 2 greased 8 x 8 freezer safe baking pans.
  • Spread frozen tater tots over chicken mixture in a single layer. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Cover pan(s) with foil, then wrap in plastic. Freeze for up to 2 months.

To Bake Right Away:

  • Assemble casserole thru Step 3, but do not top with cheese at this point.
  • Bake in 400°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes until sauce is bubbling.
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • To Bake From Frozen:
  • Remove pan from freezer 30 minutes before baking. Remove plastic wrap.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Bake covered for 1-1/2 hours, remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and casserole is heated thru.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
493
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
 
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
1281
mg
56
%
Potassium
 
574
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
1306
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
107
mg
11
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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