Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding a third cup of butter to a hot pan.
  2. 2Add 1/3 cup of diced onions and sauté them in the butter until they get tender and a little bit of color.
  3. 3Add a third cup of flour.
  4. 4While stirring the flour in, add half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of black pepper, a half a cup of whole milk, and about 1 and 3/4 cups of chicken broth.
  5. 5Add a teaspoon of garlic powder.
  6. 6Stir and cook this mixture until it gets smooth and thick.
  7. 7Add 2 and 1/2 cups of already cooked shredded chicken thighs.
  8. 8Add 2 cups of mixed vegetables.
  9. 9Turn the heat off.
  10. 10Stir the mixture until it's all combined and heated throughout.
  11. 11Transfer the entire mixture into a 9x9 baking dish.
  12. 12Grab a bag of tater tots and drop them on top.
  13. 13If desired, add some fresh shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  14. 14Put the whole thing in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes until it's golden and brown.
  15. 15After baking, let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes as it will still be bubbling hot.
  16. 16If you have parsley, sprinkle it on top.
  17. 17Serve in a bowl.
  18. 18Add your favorite hot sauce if you like.
  19. 19Grab a fork, scoop up a bite, and blow on it before eating.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup butter
  • 0.33 cup diced onions
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1.75 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken thighs
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables
  • 1 bag tater tots
  • fresh shredded cheddar cheese
  • parsley
  • hot sauce

Equipment

hot pan9x9 baking dishfork

Tips

  • Stir and cook the sauce until smooth and thick.
  • Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes after baking.
  • No condensed soup is used in this recipe.

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