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BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce, combined with cheddar cheese, sweet corn, and savory spices, all topped with crispy golden tater tots baked to perfection. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or home-cooked)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or flavor)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Topping

  • 1 bag frozen tater tots (32-ounce bag)

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole to crispy perfection.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and even distribution in the casserole.
  3. Mix Chicken and BBQ Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce and stir well to coat all the chicken evenly.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the shredded cheddar cheese, frozen corn, diced red onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly to blend all the flavors together.
  5. Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the mixture.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.
  7. Cool and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time, or substitute with leftover cooked chicken.
  • Feel free to swap cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different flavor.
  • Adding a pinch of smoked paprika can enhance the BBQ flavor.
  • Serve with a simple green salad to balance the richness of the casserole.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: BBQ chicken casserole, tater tot casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, baked casserole, shredded chicken recipe

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