BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
This BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with tangy BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, corn, and onions, all topped with crispy baked tater tots. Perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering, it combines savory flavors with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Chicken: Shred your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and even distribution throughout the casserole.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce and stir well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add shredded cheddar cheese, frozen corn, diced red onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper into the bowl; mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Next, arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving, then sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken is a quick and convenient way to prepare this recipe.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- For extra zest, add a splash of hot sauce to the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Ensure tater tots are arranged in a single layer for even crispiness.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Keywords: BBQ chicken casserole, tater tot casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, baked casserole
