Description
Discover the ultimate BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, a crowd‑pleasing dish that mixes smoky chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce with melted cheese and golden crispy Tater Tots. Ready in 40 minutes, this easy casserole serves four and requires just a few pantry staples. Layer the seasoned chicken, sprinkle cheese, and top with tots for a crunchy finish kids adore. Perfect for weeknight meals, potlucks, or family gatherings, it offers bold flavor and comforting texture in every bite. Enjoy it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 bag frozen Tater Tots
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Spread chicken mixture in a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over chicken.
- Add corn if using.
- Arrange frozen Tater Tots on top.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until tots are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- broil for the last 2 minutes. Substitute smoked paprika for a spicy kick. Leftovers store well refrigerated for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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