Description
Hearty pioneer woman chicken tater tot casserole combines comfort and convenience for busy families. Creamy layers of chicken, vegetables, and crispy potato tots create a satisfying meal that delivers classic midwestern warmth you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin and bones removed)
- 2 (10.5 oz / 297 g) cans cream of celery soup
- 1 (12 oz / 340 g) bag frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans, corn)
- 1 (32 oz / 907 g) bag frozen tater tots
- ½ cup diced onion (approximately ½ small onion)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) salted butter, room temperature
- ½ can (about 5 oz / 148 ml) water
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a scorching 450°F (232°C), preparing the culinary stage for a delectable transformation.
- Flavor Foundation: In a spacious skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then introduce diced onions, coaxing them to a translucent and tender state within 3-5 minutes.
- Mixture Mastery: Blend rotisserie chicken, cream of celery soup, water, and frozen mixed vegetables into the skillet, creating a harmonious medley. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, stirring until the mixture radiates warmth and unified flavors.
- Architectural Assembly: Pour the savory concoction into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Crown the creation with a precise layer of frozen tater tots, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Culinary Crescendo: Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 30 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown tot topping and bubbling edges, rotating at the 20-minute mark to prevent over-browning and guarantee a perfectly executed casserole.
Notes
- Optimize Skillet Technique: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and better flavor development.
- Chicken Selection Tip: Rotisserie chicken provides maximum flavor and saves significant preparation time compared to cooking chicken from scratch.
- Prevent Soggy Tots: Arrange tater tots in a single, tight layer without overlapping to ensure crispy, golden-brown texture during baking.
- Temperature Watch: Monitor casserole closely during last 10 minutes of baking to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg