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BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Savory BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Family Favorite

A comforting BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken, colorful veggies, and crispy tater tots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite
  • 1 cup corn frozen
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Topping
  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 bunch green onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with one cup of BBQ sauce.
  3. Fold in the frozen corn and peas to the chicken mixture, distributing them evenly.
  4. Add the diced red onion, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
  5. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  6. Spread the chicken and BBQ mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Carefully arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the chicken mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the tater tots.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  10. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or meats. Use homemade BBQ sauce for enhanced flavor.

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