Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this chicken alfredo tater tot casserole, where creamy sauce, crispy potato bites, and tender chicken create a mouthwatering melody of flavors. Family dinners will never be the same once you savor this irresistible, cheesy masterpiece that promises to satisfy every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups (473 ml) chicken, shredded
Dairy Products:
- 1 jar (16 ounces / 454 grams) Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 cups (226 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
Starches and Seasonings:
- 1 bag (32 ounces / 907 grams) frozen tater tots
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending shredded chicken, velvety Alfredo sauce, tangy sour cream, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are well-integrated and seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Distribute the chicken mixture uniformly across the prepared baking dish, creating an even foundation for the casserole.
- Strategically position frozen tater tots in a precise, overlapping single layer to completely cover the chicken mixture, ensuring maximum crispy potato coverage.
- Liberally scatter the remaining mozzarella cheese over the tater tots, allowing for complete cheese distribution and potential golden-brown melting.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-crisp potato top and bubbling, melted cheese that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and enhance the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant touch of color and fresh herb flavor before serving.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken, ground turkey, or even diced ham for varied flavors and textures.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free Alfredo sauce and ensuring tater tots are certified gluten-free.
- Boost vegetable content by mixing chopped spinach, roasted bell peppers, or sautéed mushrooms into the chicken mixture for added nutrition.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium Alfredo sauce and reducing additional salt seasoning for heart-healthier preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg