Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole (Print Version)

Cheesy chicken, Alfredo sauce, and crispy tater tots come together for a delicious baked comfort dish.

# Ingredients:

→ Casserole Base

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
02 - 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Topping

08 - 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
09 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
12 - Fresh parsley for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Alfredo sauce, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in shredded or diced chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
03 - Spread the chicken and Alfredo mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. If using, add bacon bits by mixing them into the chicken or scattering over the top.
04 - Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the tater tots.
05 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the tater tots are crisp and golden and the cheese is bubbly.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For extra flavor, use rotisserie chicken and freshly grated cheese. To lighten the dish, substitute low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.