Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole #drewcooks #recipe #easyrecipes #homecook #casserolerecipe

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom soup is often cheaper and can be used as a substitute.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while American cheese is often less expensive.

Add 1/3 cup of butter to a hot pan.

Add 1/3 cup of diced onions to the butter and sauté until tender and slightly colored.

Add 1/3 cup of flour while stirring in the pan.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Pour in 1/2 cup of whole milk and 1 and 3/4 cups of chicken broth.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and stir until smooth and thick.

Add 2 and 1/2 cups of cooked shredded chicken thighs and 2 cups of mixed vegetables; stir until combined and heated throughout.

Transfer the mixture into a 9 by 9 baking dish.

Top with Tater Tots, spreading them evenly over the mixture.

Add fresh shredded cheddar cheese on top of the Tater Tots.

Bake in the oven at 425°F for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Optional: Sprinkle parsley on top and add hot sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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