Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole

 

Chicken pot pie meets tater tot casserole. I have one daughter that likes tater to casserole and one who likes chicken pot pie. So I thought combining the two would be a good compromise and everyone would love dinner. Boy was I wrong! They didn't hate it, but they each would have rather had the "original" and not this combination. Oh well, it was still a good dinner and I enjoyed it.

Chicken pot pie usually takes a bit of work and so does this version. However, just like chicken pot pie the work is worth it. I might actually enjoy this tater tot version better than the pie crust version. 

Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup diced celery stalks, about 3
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 32 ounces frozen tater tots

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add in the chicken and cook stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked. Remove the  chicken from the pot and set aside.
2. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the pot. Add in the onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add in the garlic and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.
3. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until well combined. Cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.
5. While stirring, slowly pour in the chicken broth followed by the milk. Simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes or until the mixture has thickened to a gravy consistency.
6. Stir in the thyme, nutmeg and black pepper. Stir in the frozen vegetables and the cooked chicken.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top followed by the tater tots.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly and the tater tots are golden and crispy.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 681
Total Fat		34.1g
Saturated Fat		14.9g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		3.3g
Monounsaturated Fat		9.6g
Cholesterol		170.1mg
Sodium		1307.8mg
Total Carbohydrates		42.2g
Dietary Fiber		4.1g
Sugars		6.8g
Protein		48.5g
Calcium		30.6%
Iron		9.9%
Potassium		1020.5mg
Vitamin A		16.7%
Vitamin C		12.9%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Modern Eats Farmhouse.