Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I made this for Randy the other night and he went nuts over it. Just a simple meal but OMG he just loved it and went back for seconds and thirds.  It’s quick to make and so comforting.  Creamy and cheesy delicious!

 Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

    5 tablespoons butter

1 small sweet onion, diced small

1 celery rib, trimmed and diced small

1 cup frozen veggies (any combo)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 & 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2/3 cups whole milk

1 & 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, cut into very small ½-inch cubes

1/3 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack or Colby Jack

1 bag frozen tater tots

 

Preheat oven to 400° degrees.  Spray a deep 9×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, celery, and mixed vegetables… no need to thaw first. Season with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Cook for about 3 minutes until vegetables are tender and onions are soft and translucent. Add in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 20 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stir in the flour until completely dissolved. Then slowly pour in the chicken broth and the milk. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until thick, about 5 minutes.

Add in the cooked chicken pieces. Remove from the heat. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sprinkle the cheese on top. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add the tater tots on top arranging them side by side and close to each other. Add a little salt and pepper on top.  I like to spray a little non-stick spray on the tots before putting them in the oven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bake in the oven, uncovered, until the tater tots are golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. If the tots are getting too brown, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes or so before digging in. 

Serve and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

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