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    Home » What We're Eating » Tater Tots Casserole With Chicken Nuggets

    Tater Tots Casserole With Chicken Nuggets

    Published: Nov 4, 2017 by Blair Lonergan

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    Tater tots casserole - I've got lots of good news today for all of the chicken nuggets lovers out there! And if you also happen to love easy dinner recipes, then you're in for a treat!

    Since all specially marked Tyson® chicken is raised with no antibiotics ever, moms can feel good about serving these products to their families!

    An overhead shot of a tater tot casserole with chicken nuggets

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.

    With a house full of three hungry young boys, we definitely consume our fair share of chicken nuggets around here. In fact, if you ask Spencer what his favorite food is, he will often cite chicken nuggets as his top choice!

    A small hand picking up chicken nuggets from a plate

    Choosing Quality Ingredients

    Since Tyson chicken products are a staple in our kitchen, it makes me so happy to know that they are made with a long-standing dedication to quality for the way that we want to eat today.

    That means that the specially marked Tyson chicken products (including a variety of fresh, refrigerated, and frozen options) are raised with no antibiotics ever, come from a strong heritage of raising chickens since 1935, and are made with 100% all natural* ingredients.

    Two packets of Tyson chicken nuggets on a work surface

    Plus, they're just so darn easy! Any busy mom appreciates a meal that comes together in about 10 minutes -- and that the kids will actually devour! I always make sure to grab some from Walmart.

    Chicken nuggets on a plate with ketchup for making a tater tot casserole

    Do you want to learn more about the specially marked Tyson chicken products that are raised with no antibiotics ever? Check out this video:

    https://www.theseasonedmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Better-Chicken-Video-Link-Post_XTHTV7305H.mp4

    While a plate of chicken nuggets is one of our favorite go-to options, sometimes I feel like I need to pull together a "complete" meal that the whole family can enjoy together at the end of the day.

    When I want to incorporate some veggies and filling carbs into the mix, an easy Chicken Nuggets and Tater Tots Casserole is the perfect solution! This is a meal that the parents and the kids can all agree on!

    A side shot of a tater tot casserole with chicken nuggets

    I purchase my Tyson chicken nuggets, as well as the delicious crispy chicken strips, in the freezer section at Walmart.

    Two packets of Tyson chicken nuggets in a shopping trolley

    Either of these products work well in this casserole recipe!

     

    By keeping a stash of these ingredients in your freezer or pantry, you can whip up this easy dinner whenever you need a last-minute meal. Just start by baking the chicken according to package instructions.

    A spatula picking up chicken nuggets from a baking tray

    Top Tip

    Add a few extra nuggets to your tray, because the smell of the chicken as it cooks will bring your children racing to the kitchen -- and they won't want to wait for you to finish the casserole before they can dig in! We consider these extra chicken nuggets the "appetizers" before our main course!

    A small boy eating chicken nuggets

    How To Make Tater Tots Casserole With Chicken Nuggets

    The chicken nuggets (or crispy chicken strips) form the base of the casserole. Then you add layers of creamy sauce, frozen veggies, cheese, and crispy tater tots before you pop it in the oven to get warm and bubbly. What's not to love?!

     

    It's a one dish meal that's incredibly kid-friendly, fun, and easy to throw together. In other words, this Chicken Nuggets and Tater Tots Casserole is about to become your new favorite weeknight dinner!

     

    If you’ve tried this Tater Tot Casserole with Chicken Nuggets or any other recipe on The Seasoned Mom, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! You can follow me on Facebook, on Instagram, on Pinterest, and on Twitter!

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    Chicken Nuggets and Tater Tots Casserole

    A delicious and easy tater tots casserole that the whole family will enjoy!
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 510kcal
    Author The Seasoned Mom

    Ingredients

    • 20-25 Tyson chicken nuggets or Tyson crispy chicken strips – you want enough chicken nuggets to cover the bottom of your baking dish in a single layer
    • 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 16 ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables (such as a combination of peas, corn, carrots and green beans)
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 32 ounce bag frozen seasoned shredded potato tots

    Instructions

    • Bake chicken nuggets according to package instructions, until crispy.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
    • Place chicken nuggets in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Set aside.
    • Whisk together cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour sauce over chicken nuggets.
    • Top with a layer of frozen vegetables, then a layer of shredded cheese, and finally a layer of frozen seasoned shredded potato tots.
    • Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes (or until topping is crispy and golden brown and casserole is heated through).

    Notes

    Cooking for a smaller family? You can cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the casserole in an 8-inch square pan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/8 of the recipe | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 20.2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1544mg | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 2.7g

    *No artificial ingredients, minimally processed.

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    1. Carla Patterson

      November 04, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      Wow, I'm totally a fan of chicken nuggets. Seriously, I can eat them all the time - healthy, tasty and easy to prepare - I will try them by your recipe this time. Thanks!

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      • Blair

        November 04, 2017 at 8:00 pm

        Thank you, Carla!

        Reply
      • Angela R Kline

        March 04, 2021 at 6:02 pm

        What if you don't like cream of chicken soup can you use a roasted garlic parmesan sauce instead?

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        • Blair

          March 05, 2021 at 5:30 am

          Hi, Angela! I'm not familiar with the roasted garlic sauce in particular, but if it has a similar consistency to the condensed soup, then it should work well. If the sauce is thinner than the condensed soup, you might want to omit the milk so that you don't thin it out too much. Hope you enjoy!

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    2. Diane Champoux

      November 04, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY AND A WONDERFUL YEAR FILLED WITH LOTS OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS. AGAIN, I LOVE YOUR SITE.

      DIANE

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 04, 2017 at 8:01 pm

        Aw, thank you so much, Diane! You totally made my day! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jodi

      November 04, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      Happy Birthday, Blair! It's my birthday week-end also. Go November gals! Enjoy your site and the pictures of your lovely boys. Hope they make your day special.

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 04, 2017 at 8:01 pm

        Awesome, Jodi! Happy birthday to you, too! Thank you for your kind note! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Emily

      September 05, 2018 at 7:46 am

      5 stars
      What a great meal for weeknights!

      Reply
    5. Anna

      April 16, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      Dumb question, but you cook the nuggets first before adding them to the casserole?

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      • Blair

        April 16, 2020 at 3:32 pm

        Hey, Anna! It's not a dumb question. 🙂 Step 1 in the recipe says to bake the chicken nuggets according to the package instructions. That helps them not only be warm when they go in the casserole, but it also gives them the crisp exterior that we all love. Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Vera

        March 24, 2021 at 7:43 am

        5 stars
        One of the favourites in our house!

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        • Blair

          March 24, 2021 at 2:05 pm

          Thank you, Vera! You can't go wrong with this combination of ingredients! 🙂

          Reply

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