Carolyn's Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken, gravy, stuffing, cream of chicken soup, and cheese are spread over Tater Tots and baked into this comfort food casserole.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 349 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken gravy
• 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
• olive oil cooking spray
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken strips
• 1 cup sage and onion stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup minced onion
• 0.25 teaspoon celery seed
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Add chicken strips; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. Cut into cubes.

Step 3

Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Add chicken gravy, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, stuffing mix, onion, garlic, celery seed, and black pepper; mix until combined.

Step 4

Spread frozen potato nuggets in the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour chicken mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese on top.

Step 5

Bake casserole in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 45 minutes.