Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Description
Make a casserole that will please the whole family, but especially the kids. Use rotisserie or leftover chicken, cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing mix, onion, cheeses and tater tots to make a quick, easy meal that can be ready in no time.
Ingredients
1/4 c. corn oil
3 c. diced yellow onion
1/4 t. ranch dressing mix
1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 c. chopped scallions
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. whipped cream cheese, softened
2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, shredded (or about 3½ cups cooked chicken)
32 oz. package frozen tater tots
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking/casserole dish.
In an 8 inch skillet, saute diced yellow onion with corn oil over medium-high heat until tender, about 8 - 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add the ranch dressing mix, lemon juice, chopped scallions, salt and pepper. Stir to combine; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, cream cheese, 1½ c. Monterey Jack cheese, Tabasco sauce and chicken; stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with frozen tater tots; sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
Cover casserole with plastic wrap and foil (Yes, both). Bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake about 10 minutes longer or until the casserole is heated through and tater tot topping is crispy and golden.
Serve.
6 servings.