Description
This Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Gratin combines the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and a crispy layer of tater tots, creating a unique and indulgent comfort food experience. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups cooked chicken
- 24–30 ounces Alfredo sauce
- 28–32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- a generous pinch of black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried parsley (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken with the Alfredo sauce.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, stirring gently until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Arrange about half of the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the chicken Alfredo mixture evenly over the layer of tater tots, spreading it to the edges.
- Sprinkle about 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken Alfredo layer.
- Arrange the remaining half of the frozen tater tots on top of the cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the rest of the Parmesan cheese over the top layer of tater tots.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the gratin rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For extra crispy tater tots, consider pre-baking them at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes before assembling. You can also customize the cheese blend or add sautéed vegetables for added flavor.