Description
This Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the classic flavors of pot pie with a crispy tater tot topping. It’s a perfect meal for cozy family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Filling:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Saute: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Combine: Mix in vegetables, chicken, soup, broth, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat through.
- Assemble: Transfer mixture to baking dish. Top with tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, then add cheddar cheese and bake until melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can swap cheddar for Colby Jack or Monterey Jack for a milder taste.
- For a creamier filling, add 2 ounces of softened cream cheese before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1040 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
