Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole: Ultimate Comfort Recipe
Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy golden tater tots with a rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce and tender chicken. It’s a kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Casserole:
- 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (optional, for thinning sauce if needed)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Reduce heat to low, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and whisk until melted and smooth. Add milk if needed to thin the sauce.
7. Stir cooked chicken into the Alfredo sauce and remove from heat.
8. Arrange half of the frozen tater tots in a single layer in the greased baking dish.
9. Pour the chicken Alfredo mixture evenly over the tater tots and spread evenly.
10. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
11. Arrange the remaining tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
12. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
13. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are crispy and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
14. Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Add sautéed vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, or peas for extra nutrition.
Rotisserie chicken can be used for quicker prep.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce for a kick of heat.
Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Freeze unbaked casserole up to 3 months; thaw overnight before baking with extended bake time.
Add softened cream cheese for an extra creamy Alfredo base.
Pairs well with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in oven or microwave.