Description
The Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty and flavorful casserole featuring shredded buffalo chicken, a creamy sauce, cheese, and a topping of crispy tater tots. This dish captures the essence of buffalo chicken wings in a convenient and satisfying casserole format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the celery and onions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced celery and green onions. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the chicken and sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and condensed cream of chicken soup. Stir in the cooked celery and green onions.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the chicken mixture.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and fresh parsley if desired.