Save to Pinterest A comforting twist on the classic chicken pot pie, topped with crispy tater tots instead of pastry. Budget-friendly, hearty, and perfect for family dinners.
I first made this Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie on a busy weeknight when I wanted something both satisfying and easy to throw together. It quickly became our go-to for cozy, crowd-pleasing meals.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken: 2 cups shredded or diced (rotisserie or leftover chicken works well)
- Frozen mixed vegetables: 1 ½ cups (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- Onion: 1 small, diced
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
- Low-sodium chicken broth: 1 ½ cups
- Milk: ½ cup (any type)
- Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon
- Dried thyme: ½ teaspoon
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Frozen tater tots: 1 (28-ounce) bag
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional): ½ cup, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté onion:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add flour:
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Make sauce:
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, ensuring no lumps form. Cook until mixture thickens, about 3 4 minutes.
- Season & add filling:
- Add garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in mixed vegetables and chicken. Simmer for 2 3 minutes until heated through.
- Fill baking dish:
- Transfer filling to a 9x13inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Add tater tots:
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the filling.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30 35 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy. Optionally, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the tots in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Rest & serve:
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Save to Pinterest This is the recipe my siblings ask for whenever there's leftover chicken in the fridge. Topping it with tater tots always gets excitement at the dinner table.
Required Tools
Large skillet, whisk, 9x13inch baking dish, oven.
Allergen Information
Contains milk, wheat (gluten). May contain soy (depending on tater tot brand) and egg (if using cheese). Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 390 Protein: 19 g Total Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 36 g
Save to Pinterest This easy casserole brings comfort and smiles every time. Make it for a fussfree weeknight or the next time you need a crowdpleaser in under an hour.
Answers to Recipe Questions
- → Can I substitute the chicken with another protein?
Yes, turkey or ham can be used instead of chicken for a different flavor while maintaining the dish’s heartiness.
- → What vegetables work best in this dish?
Frozen mixed vegetables like peas, carrots, corn, and green beans blend perfectly with the creamy sauce.
- → How do I achieve crispy tater tots as a topping?
Bake the tater tots directly on top of the filling at 400°F for about 30-35 minutes until golden and crispy.
- → Is it possible to make this dish gluten-free?
You can use gluten-free flour in the sauce and check that the tater tots are gluten-free to adapt the dish accordingly.
- → Can I add cheese to enhance the flavor?
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots in the last 5 minutes of baking for a rich and melty finish.