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A serving of golden brown tater tot hotdish on a white plate. Cheese and broccoli are visible in the bottom layer.
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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is my take Chicken Hotdish - a Tater Tot Casserole that is super popular in the midwest.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Minnesotan
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 710kcal
Author: Marie Porter

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts chopped
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 Medium Onion Chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves pressed or minced
  • 2 heads Fresh Broccoli Chopped
  • 1+ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
  • 2 Cans Condensed cheese soup
  • 2 cups Shredded sharp / old cheddar cheese
  • 2 lb bag tater tots (800 g bag Tasti Taters)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x 13" baking dish with pan spray of choice, set aside.
  • In a large pan, brown chopped chicken breast in olive oil. Season with a little salt and pepper.
  • Once chicken is browned on all sides, add onion and garlic. Continue cooking until onion starts to go soft and translucent.
  • Add broccoli, smoked paprika, and mustard powder. Continue cooking until broccoli turns brighter green and starts to soften a little.
  • Stir in cheese soup, making sure to evenly coat everything. Taste, season with salt, pepper, and/or additional smoked paprika or mustard powder if desired.
  • Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole dish or baking pan.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over mixture.
  • Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, or until the tots are golden and crispy.
  • Serve hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1568mg | Potassium: 1857mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2235IU | Vitamin C: 195mg | Calcium: 431mg | Iron: 3mg