Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
This comforting casserole combines succulent chicken leg meat, gooey Colby Jack cheese, and spicy jalapeños, all baked together with savory onions and garlic. Adding vibrant frozen broccoli, sweet corn, and crisp green beans gives it texture and flavor, while the golden tater tots crown the dish, making it perfect for any family gathering or casual weeknight dinner.
ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken leg meat, shredded
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, jalapeños, and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- 3.
Stir in the shredded chicken, frozen broccoli, corn, and green beans. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- 4.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir until combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 5.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 6.
Sprinkle half of the Colby Jack cheese over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- 7.
Arrange the frozen tater tots on top in a single layer.
- 8.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 9.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots.
- 10.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown.
- 11.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your flavorful casserole!