Looking for an easy weeknight dinner that guaranteed to be a hit amongst the whole crew? Our Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tater Tot Bake is the perfect solution.
This creamy, savory casserole melds together garlic and parmesan, topping it off with crispy tater tots while remaining high in protein and macro-balanced. We love this recipe for a quick weeknight meal. As a bonus, it makes great leftovers, too!
3 Reasons Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's got tater tots in it. I mean, who doesn't love tater tots?? Seriously though, so many people think you can't eat tater tots and still reach your goals, but I am here to prove otherwise. Make this recipe, and you'll get a hearty serving of casserole for just 360 calories and 32g of protein per serving.
- It's super easy to throw together. If you have your chicken breast pre-cooked, this meal comes together in minutes. Stick it in the oven to allow your tots to crisp and you'll have a cheesy, bubbly meal that took little to no effort to make.
- You can customize it. This is one of those “everything but the kitchen sink” recipes where you can toss in just about anything, stick some tots on top, and it'll (probably) still be delicious. If garlic and parmesan aren't your favorite flavors, you can easily swap for the seasoning and cheese selections that you prefer. P.s. you can also easily throw a veggie in there! I like to add in some broccoli for a more complete meal.
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“FHM Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tater Tot Bake”
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tater Tot Bake
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 9×13-inch baking dish
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 lb Cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup Light alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Reduced fat plain cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 4 cups Frozen tater tots (~20 oz.)
- 2 tbsp Chopped, fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, alfredo sauce, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. Mix until well blended.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the tater tots, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Let the bake cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Add Veggies: For extra nutrients, add a layer of cooked broccoli or spinach beneath the tater tots.
Tater Tot Substitutes: Swap for cauliflower tots or sweet potato tots for variety.
Customizable Cheese: Use a mix of your favorite shredded cheeses for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 300gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 12g
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