Description
comforting and delicious casserole with a creamy Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken, crispy tater tots, and three kinds of cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish combines familiar flavors in an easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Spread the chicken Alfredo mixture evenly across the prepared casserole dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the layer of tater tots.
- Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, feel free to add cooked bacon bits or sautéed mushrooms.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time.
- This casserole pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of casserole)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg