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Easy Casserole Recipes with Chicken – Comfort in Every Bite

There’s something about casseroles that brings a kind of quiet relief at the end of a long day. When I was growing up, it was the smell of dinner wafting through the hallway that made everything okay again. This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is just that kind of meal—it’s easy, dependable, and tastes like home. If you're hunting for easy casserole recipes with chicken that the whole crew will actually want seconds of, this one’s gold. You get crispy tater tots, juicy bits of chicken, and a creamy layer of cheesy goodness, all in one pan. And did I mention the minimal prep? This is what easy recipes for dinner should look like. I first threw this together on a weeknight when I was low on groceries but high on stubborn determination. Now it’s a regular feature in our dinner rotation. It checks every box: cheesy, hearty, quick to prep, and crowd-pleasing. Plus, with ingredients like frozen tater tots and rotisserie chicken, you won’t need a culinary degree—or a lot of patience. Perfect for lovers of chicken stirfry easy recipe hacks, quick and easy recipes, and those chasing a sweet easy recipe that’s more salty than sweet (you get it).
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy casserole recipes with chicken, easy recipes for dinner, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheese.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the tots are golden brown and crispy.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if you’re feeling fancy. Serve hot.