Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 32 ounces frozen tater tots
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

4. 4

   Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture, covering it completely.

5. 5

   Bake uncovered until the tater tots are golden and crisp and the filling is bubbling at the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

   40:00 · Bake casserole
6. 6

   Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar over the tater tots and return to the oven until melted, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Melt cheese
7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   5:00 · Rest casserole
8. 8

   Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.