BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
This BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce with cheddar cheese, sweet corn, and a crispy layer of golden tater tots baked to perfection. Quick to assemble and perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it brings a delightful blend of smoky, cheesy, and savory flavors with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
- 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 ounces)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare the chicken: Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces for even mixing and easy eating.
- Mix the chicken with BBQ sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce and stir well to coat all the chicken evenly.
- Add remaining ingredients: To the bowl, add shredded cheddar cheese, frozen corn, diced red onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute all the flavors.
- Assemble the casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly. Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Cool and garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- You can use leftover chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Feel free to substitute BBQ sauce with your preferred flavor, such as spicy or sweet varieties.
- If you want extra cheesiness, sprinkle some additional cheddar cheese on top of the tater tots before baking.
- To make the tater tots extra crispy, you can broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- This casserole reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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