Description
A hearty casserole that combines tender chicken, zesty barbecue sauce, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce in a large bowl, mixing until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken mixture in an even layer in a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the chicken mixture, ensuring they cover it completely.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in barbecue sauce for a few hours or overnight. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, barbecue, tater tots, comfort food